Deaths from drug use disorders by age who in South Korea
South Korea: Deaths from drug use disorders by age who was 10.46 in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Deaths from drug use disorders by age who in South Korea, 2000–2021
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for deaths from drug use disorders by age who in South Korea is 10.46, 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, deaths from drug use disorders by age who in South Korea peaked at 23.14 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 1.06, in 2014.
That places South 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.
Deaths from drug use disorders by age who in South Korea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 15.84 | — |
| 2001 | 22.28 | +40.7% |
| 2002 | 19.25 | -13.6% |
| 2003 | 17.57 | -8.7% |
| 2004 | 10.24 | -41.7% |
| 2005 | 23.14 | +126.0% |
| 2006 | 15.19 | -34.4% |
| 2007 | 7.78 | -48.8% |
| 2008 | 4.81 | -38.2% |
| 2009 | 1.07 | -77.8% |
| 2010 | 2.48 | +131.8% |
| 2011 | 2.2 | -11.3% |
| 2012 | 2.13 | -3.2% |
| 2013 | 6.65 | +212.2% |
| 2014 | 1.06 | -84.1% |
| 2015 | 2.33 | +119.8% |
| 2016 | 10 | +329.2% |
| 2017 | 15.6 | +56.0% |
| 2018 | 13.55 | -13.1% |
| 2019 | 6.56 | -51.6% |
| 2020 | 12.96 | +97.6% |
| 2021 | 10.46 | -19.3% |
South Korea compared with similar countries
- South Korea's 10.46 is above the median for high income countries, which is 6.04, 1.7× the median. (63 countries reporting)
- South Korea's 10.46 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 0.815, 12.8× the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 13.72 | 1.07 | 23.14 | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.26 | 1.06 | 15.6 | 10 |
| 2020s | 11.71 | 10.46 | 12.96 | 2 |
Countries ranked near South Korea
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Frequently asked questions
- What is deaths from drug use disorders by age who in South Korea?
- Deaths from drug use disorders by age who in South Korea was 10.46 in 2021, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest deaths from drug use disorders by age who recorded in South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 23.14 in 2005.
- What is the lowest deaths from drug use disorders by age who recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.06 in 2014.
- How does South Korea rank for deaths from drug use disorders by age who?
- South Korea ranks 61st out of 194 countries with data for 2021.
- Is deaths from drug use disorders by age who rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 375.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Korea data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Deaths from drug use disorders by age who. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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