Deaths from drug use disorders ghe in Colombia
Colombia: Deaths from drug use disorders ghe was 167.48 in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2021)
167.48
Change on year
down 2.0%
World rank
50th
of 194 countries
All-time high
170.98
in 2020
All-time low
12.52
in 2006
Years of data
22
2000–2021
Deaths from drug use disorders ghe in Colombia, 2000–2021
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for deaths from drug use disorders ghe in Colombia is 167.48, measured in 2021.
The figure is down 2.0% on the previous year and up 488.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, deaths from drug use disorders ghe in Colombia peaked at 170.98 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 12.52, in 2006.
That places Colombia 50th 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 ghe in Colombia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 23.7 | — |
| 2001 | 20.57 | -13.2% |
| 2002 | 24.27 | +18.0% |
| 2003 | 24.61 | +1.4% |
| 2004 | 27.32 | +11.0% |
| 2005 | 24.12 | -11.7% |
| 2006 | 12.52 | -48.1% |
| 2007 | 21.33 | +70.4% |
| 2008 | 35.62 | +67.0% |
| 2009 | 24.95 | -30.0% |
| 2010 | 30.14 | +20.8% |
| 2011 | 28.44 | -5.6% |
| 2012 | 50.33 | +77.0% |
| 2013 | 52.79 | +4.9% |
| 2014 | 47.02 | -10.9% |
| 2015 | 51.27 | +9.0% |
| 2016 | 68.79 | +34.2% |
| 2017 | 81.12 | +17.9% |
| 2018 | 95.95 | +18.3% |
| 2019 | 167.51 | +74.6% |
| 2020 | 170.98 | +2.1% |
| 2021 | 167.48 | -2.0% |
Colombia compared with similar countries
- Colombia's 167.48 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 21.6, 7.8× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Colombia's 167.48 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 7.75, 21.6× the median. (33 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 23.9 | 12.52 | 35.62 | 10 |
| 2010s | 67.34 | 28.44 | 167.51 | 10 |
| 2020s | 169.23 | 167.48 | 170.98 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is deaths from drug use disorders ghe in Colombia?
- Deaths from drug use disorders ghe in Colombia was 167.48 in 2021, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest deaths from drug use disorders ghe recorded in Colombia?
- The highest recorded value was 170.98 in 2020.
- What is the lowest deaths from drug use disorders ghe recorded in Colombia?
- The lowest recorded value was 12.52 in 2006.
- How does Colombia rank for deaths from drug use disorders ghe?
- Colombia ranks 50th out of 194 countries with data for 2021.
- Is deaths from drug use disorders ghe rising or falling in Colombia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 488.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Colombia data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Deaths from drug use disorders ghe. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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