Deaths from drug use disorders ghe in Peru

Peru: Deaths from drug use disorders ghe was 15.68 in 2021. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2021)
15.68
Change on year
up 22.6%
World rank
119th
of 192 countries
All-time high
20.39
in 2016
All-time low
0
in 2014
Years of data
22
2000–2021

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

051015202000201020212000: 16.72001: 10.42002: 9.32003: 82004: 5.22005: 3.82006: 172007: 10.22008: 6.72009: 1.12010: 4.62011: 4.92012: 122013: 3.82014: 02015: 8.22016: 20.42017: 15.52018: 15.82019: 16.62020: 12.82021: 15.7

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for deaths from drug use disorders ghe in Peru is 15.68, measured in 2021.

That represents a change of up 22.6% on the previous year and up 222.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, deaths from drug use disorders ghe in Peru peaked at 20.39 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2014.

Peru ranks 119th 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 8.84 1.09 17.03 10
2010s 10.17 0 20.39 10
2020s 14.23 12.79 15.68 2

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Frequently asked questions

What is deaths from drug use disorders ghe in Peru?
Deaths from drug use disorders ghe in Peru was 15.68 in 2021, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest deaths from drug use disorders ghe recorded in Peru?
The highest recorded value was 20.39 in 2016.
What is the lowest deaths from drug use disorders ghe recorded in Peru?
The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2014.
How does Peru rank for deaths from drug use disorders ghe?
Peru ranks 119th out of 192 countries with data for 2021.
Is deaths from drug use disorders ghe rising or falling in Peru?
Over the last ten years it is up 222.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Peru 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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