Drug use disorder deaths by sex in Peru
Peru: Drug use disorder deaths by sex was 6.28 deaths in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Drug use disorder deaths by sex in Peru, 2000–2021
Source: World Health Organization (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in deaths.
Analysis
The most recent figure for drug use disorder deaths by sex in Peru is 6.28 deaths, measured in 2021.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 5.0% on the previous year and down 45.8% over five years.
Over the whole period, drug use disorder deaths by sex in Peru peaked at 11.59 deaths in 2016 and was at its lowest, 0 deaths, in 2011.
That places Peru 96th out of 194 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Drug use disorder deaths by sex in Peru, year by year
| Year | deaths | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 8.52 deaths | — |
| 2001 | 4.76 deaths | -44.1% |
| 2002 | 5.9 deaths | +23.9% |
| 2003 | 6.04 deaths | +2.4% |
| 2004 | 1.15 deaths | -81.0% |
| 2005 | 2.11 deaths | +83.5% |
| 2006 | 10.72 deaths | +408.1% |
| 2007 | 8.29 deaths | -22.7% |
| 2008 | 3.23 deaths | -61.0% |
| 2009 | 1.09 deaths | -66.3% |
| 2010 | 3.38 deaths | +210.1% |
| 2011 | 0 deaths | -100.0% |
| 2012 | 5.16 deaths | — |
| 2013 | 0 deaths | -100.0% |
| 2014 | 0 deaths | — |
| 2015 | 2.42 deaths | — |
| 2016 | 11.59 deaths | +378.9% |
| 2017 | 3.88 deaths | -66.5% |
| 2018 | 4.9 deaths | +26.3% |
| 2019 | 4.15 deaths | -15.3% |
| 2020 | 6.61 deaths | +59.3% |
| 2021 | 6.28 deaths | -5.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5.18 deaths | 1.09 deaths | 10.72 deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.55 deaths | 0 deaths | 11.59 deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.45 deaths | 6.28 deaths | 6.61 deaths | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is drug use disorder deaths by sex in Peru?
- Drug use disorder deaths by sex in Peru was 6.28 deaths in 2021, according to World Health Organization (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest drug use disorder deaths by sex recorded in Peru?
- The highest recorded value was 11.59 deaths in 2016.
- What is the lowest drug use disorder deaths by sex recorded in Peru?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 deaths in 2011.
- How does Peru rank for drug use disorder deaths by sex?
- Peru ranks 96th out of 194 countries with data for 2021.
- Where does this Peru data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Drug use disorder deaths by sex. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Estimated number of deaths from drug use disorders in females.