Drug use disorder deaths by age in Republic of Korea
Republic of Korea: Drug use disorder deaths by age was 10.46 deaths in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Drug use disorder deaths by age in Republic of Korea, 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 age in Republic of Korea is 10.46 deaths, measured in 2021.
That represents a change of down 19.3% on the previous year and up 375.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, drug use disorder deaths by age in Republic of Korea peaked at 23.14 deaths in 2005 and was at its lowest, 1.06 deaths, in 2014.
That places Republic of Korea 61st 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 age in Republic of Korea, year by year
| Year | deaths | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 15.84 deaths | — |
| 2001 | 22.28 deaths | +40.7% |
| 2002 | 19.25 deaths | -13.6% |
| 2003 | 17.57 deaths | -8.7% |
| 2004 | 10.24 deaths | -41.7% |
| 2005 | 23.14 deaths | +126.0% |
| 2006 | 15.19 deaths | -34.4% |
| 2007 | 7.78 deaths | -48.8% |
| 2008 | 4.81 deaths | -38.2% |
| 2009 | 1.07 deaths | -77.8% |
| 2010 | 2.48 deaths | +131.8% |
| 2011 | 2.2 deaths | -11.3% |
| 2012 | 2.13 deaths | -3.2% |
| 2013 | 6.65 deaths | +212.2% |
| 2014 | 1.06 deaths | -84.1% |
| 2015 | 2.33 deaths | +119.8% |
| 2016 | 10 deaths | +329.2% |
| 2017 | 15.6 deaths | +56.0% |
| 2018 | 13.55 deaths | -13.1% |
| 2019 | 6.56 deaths | -51.6% |
| 2020 | 12.96 deaths | +97.6% |
| 2021 | 10.46 deaths | -19.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 13.72 deaths | 1.07 deaths | 23.14 deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.26 deaths | 1.06 deaths | 15.6 deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 11.71 deaths | 10.46 deaths | 12.96 deaths | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is drug use disorder deaths by age in Republic of Korea?
- Drug use disorder deaths by age in Republic of Korea was 10.46 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 age recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 23.14 deaths in 2005.
- What is the lowest drug use disorder deaths by age recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.06 deaths in 2014.
- How does Republic of Korea rank for drug use disorder deaths by age?
- Republic of Korea ranks 61st out of 194 countries with data for 2021.
- Is drug use disorder deaths by age rising or falling in Republic of Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 375.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Republic of Korea 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 age. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Estimated number of deaths from drug use disorders among both sexes aged 70+ year olds.