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 194 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
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 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 drug use disorders ghe in Iceland, year by year
| 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% |
Iceland compared with similar countries
- Iceland's 30.7 is below the median for high income countries, which is 49.5, 62% of the median. (63 countries reporting)
- Iceland's 30.7 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 87.21, 35% of the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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 |
Countries ranked near Iceland
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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 194 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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