Deaths from alcohol use disorders in Costa Rica
Costa Rica: Deaths from alcohol use disorders was 141.86 deaths in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Deaths from alcohol use disorders in Costa Rica, 2000–2021
Source: World Health Organization (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in deaths.
Analysis
In 2021, deaths from alcohol use disorders in Costa Rica stood at 141.86 deaths.
That represents a change of down 20.8% on the previous year and up 296.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, deaths from alcohol use disorders in Costa Rica peaked at 179.14 deaths in 2020 and was at its lowest, 25.69 deaths, in 2003.
Costa Rica ranks 87th of 194 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Deaths from alcohol use disorders in Costa Rica, year by year
| Year | deaths | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 37.82 deaths | — |
| 2001 | 30.8 deaths | -18.6% |
| 2002 | 28.01 deaths | -9.1% |
| 2003 | 25.69 deaths | -8.3% |
| 2004 | 42.87 deaths | +66.9% |
| 2005 | 30.58 deaths | -28.7% |
| 2006 | 47.96 deaths | +56.8% |
| 2007 | 40.83 deaths | -14.9% |
| 2008 | 48.92 deaths | +19.8% |
| 2009 | 39.86 deaths | -18.5% |
| 2010 | 34.62 deaths | -13.1% |
| 2011 | 35.76 deaths | +3.3% |
| 2012 | 46.08 deaths | +28.9% |
| 2013 | 29.31 deaths | -36.4% |
| 2014 | 49.42 deaths | +68.6% |
| 2015 | 47.07 deaths | -4.8% |
| 2016 | 46.96 deaths | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 37.16 deaths | -20.9% |
| 2018 | 68.46 deaths | +84.2% |
| 2019 | 125.72 deaths | +83.6% |
| 2020 | 179.14 deaths | +42.5% |
| 2021 | 141.86 deaths | -20.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 37.33 deaths | 25.69 deaths | 48.92 deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 52.06 deaths | 29.31 deaths | 125.72 deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 160.5 deaths | 141.86 deaths | 179.14 deaths | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is deaths from alcohol use disorders in Costa Rica?
- Deaths from alcohol use disorders in Costa Rica was 141.86 deaths in 2021, according to World Health Organization (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest deaths from alcohol use disorders recorded in Costa Rica?
- The highest recorded value was 179.14 deaths in 2020.
- What is the lowest deaths from alcohol use disorders recorded in Costa Rica?
- The lowest recorded value was 25.69 deaths in 2003.
- How does Costa Rica rank for deaths from alcohol use disorders?
- Costa Rica ranks 87th out of 194 countries with data for 2021.
- Is deaths from alcohol use disorders rising or falling in Costa Rica?
- Over the last ten years it is up 296.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Costa Rica data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Deaths from alcohol use disorders. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Estimated number of deaths from alcohol use disorders in both sexes.