Deaths from alcohol use disorders ghe in Costa Rica

Costa Rica: Deaths from alcohol use disorders ghe was 141.86 in 2021. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2021)
141.86
Change on year
down 20.8%
World rank
87th
of 194 countries
All-time high
179.14
in 2020
All-time low
25.69
in 2003
Years of data
22
2000–2021

Deaths from alcohol use disorders ghe in Costa Rica, 2000–2021

501001502002000201020212000: 37.82001: 30.82002: 282003: 25.72004: 42.92005: 30.62006: 482007: 40.82008: 48.92009: 39.92010: 34.62011: 35.82012: 46.12013: 29.32014: 49.42015: 47.12016: 472017: 37.22018: 68.52019: 125.72020: 179.12021: 141.9

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2021, deaths from alcohol use disorders ghe in Costa Rica stood at 141.86.

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 ghe in Costa Rica peaked at 179.14 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 25.69, 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 ghe in Costa Rica, year by year

Annual values for Deaths from alcohol use disorders ghe in Costa Rica, 2000 to 2021.
Year Value Change
2000 37.82 —
2001 30.8 -18.6%
2002 28.01 -9.1%
2003 25.69 -8.3%
2004 42.87 +66.9%
2005 30.58 -28.7%
2006 47.96 +56.8%
2007 40.83 -14.9%
2008 48.92 +19.8%
2009 39.86 -18.5%
2010 34.62 -13.1%
2011 35.76 +3.3%
2012 46.08 +28.9%
2013 29.31 -36.4%
2014 49.42 +68.6%
2015 47.07 -4.8%
2016 46.96 -0.2%
2017 37.16 -20.9%
2018 68.46 +84.2%
2019 125.72 +83.6%
2020 179.14 +42.5%
2021 141.86 -20.8%

Costa Rica compared with similar countries

  • Costa Rica's 141.86 is above the median for high income countries, which is 124.27, 1.1× the median. (63 countries reporting)
  • Costa Rica's 141.86 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 102.12, 1.4× the median. (33 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 37.33 25.69 48.92 10
2010s 52.06 29.31 125.72 10
2020s 160.5 141.86 179.14 2

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Frequently asked questions

What is deaths from alcohol use disorders ghe in Costa Rica?
Deaths from alcohol use disorders ghe in Costa Rica was 141.86 in 2021, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest deaths from alcohol use disorders ghe recorded in Costa Rica?
The highest recorded value was 179.14 in 2020.
What is the lowest deaths from alcohol use disorders ghe recorded in Costa Rica?
The lowest recorded value was 25.69 in 2003.
How does Costa Rica rank for deaths from alcohol use disorders ghe?
Costa Rica ranks 87th out of 194 countries with data for 2021.
Is deaths from alcohol use disorders ghe 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 Our World in Data, published as part of Deaths from alcohol use disorders ghe. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Deaths from alcohol use disorders ghe
Source
Our World in Data
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CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
194 places, 4,268 data points, 2000–2021
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