Deaths from drug use disorders ghe in Iceland

Iceland: Deaths from drug use disorders ghe was 30.7 in 2021. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2021)
30.7
Change on year
up 2.1%
World rank
100th
of 192 countries
All-time high
36.76
in 2018
All-time low
2.64
in 2008
Years of data
22
2000–2021

Deaths from drug use disorders ghe in Iceland, 2000–2021

0102030402000201020212000: 7.42001: 9.22002: 8.42003: 72004: 5.92005: 7.62006: 5.62007: 3.12008: 2.62009: 4.82010: 9.82011: 12.22012: 11.92013: 11.52014: 12.92015: 132016: 20.32017: 28.62018: 36.82019: 36.12020: 30.12021: 30.7

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for deaths from drug use disorders ghe in Iceland is 30.7, measured in 2021.

That represents a change of up 2.1% on the previous year and up 152.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, deaths from drug use disorders ghe in Iceland peaked at 36.76 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 2.64, in 2008.

Iceland ranks 100th of 192 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 drug use disorders ghe in Iceland, year by year

Annual values for Deaths from drug use disorders ghe in Iceland, 2000 to 2021.
Year Value Change
2000 7.37
2001 9.2 +24.8%
2002 8.36 -9.1%
2003 7.01 -16.1%
2004 5.9 -15.8%
2005 7.62 +29.2%
2006 5.59 -26.6%
2007 3.13 -44.0%
2008 2.64 -15.7%
2009 4.81 +82.2%
2010 9.78 +103.3%
2011 12.15 +24.2%
2012 11.87 -2.3%
2013 11.54 -2.8%
2014 12.95 +12.2%
2015 13.03 +0.6%
2016 20.27 +55.6%
2017 28.59 +41.0%
2018 36.76 +28.6%
2019 36.13 -1.7%
2020 30.07 -16.8%
2021 30.7 +2.1%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 6.16 2.64 9.2 10
2010s 19.31 9.78 36.76 10
2020s 30.38 30.07 30.7 2

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Frequently asked questions

What is deaths from drug use disorders ghe in Iceland?
Deaths from drug use disorders ghe in Iceland was 30.7 in 2021, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest deaths from drug use disorders ghe recorded in Iceland?
The highest recorded value was 36.76 in 2018.
What is the lowest deaths from drug use disorders ghe recorded in Iceland?
The lowest recorded value was 2.64 in 2008.
How does Iceland rank for deaths from drug use disorders ghe?
Iceland ranks 100th out of 192 countries with data for 2021.
Is deaths from drug use disorders ghe rising or falling in Iceland?
Over the last ten years it is up 152.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Iceland 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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Indicator
Deaths from drug use disorders ghe
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
194 places, 4,268 data points, 2000–2021
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