Deaths from drug use disorders ghe in South Sudan
South Sudan: Deaths from drug use disorders ghe was 42 in 2021. ▲ Rising
Deaths from drug use disorders ghe in South Sudan, 2000–2021
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for deaths from drug use disorders ghe in South Sudan is 42, measured in 2021.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 14.5% on the previous year and up 15.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, deaths from drug use disorders ghe in South Sudan peaked at 43.33 in 2014 and was at its lowest, 15.81, in 2001.
That places South Sudan 90th out of 194 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 22 years of available data.
Deaths from drug use disorders ghe in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 15.91 | — |
| 2001 | 15.81 | -0.6% |
| 2002 | 16.18 | +2.3% |
| 2003 | 17.84 | +10.3% |
| 2004 | 19.61 | +9.9% |
| 2005 | 20.76 | +5.9% |
| 2006 | 25.03 | +20.6% |
| 2007 | 27.3 | +9.1% |
| 2008 | 29.17 | +6.8% |
| 2009 | 31.53 | +8.1% |
| 2010 | 34.09 | +8.1% |
| 2011 | 36.45 | +6.9% |
| 2012 | 39.38 | +8.0% |
| 2013 | 42.26 | +7.3% |
| 2014 | 43.33 | +2.5% |
| 2015 | 43.16 | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 42.29 | -2.0% |
| 2017 | 39 | -7.8% |
| 2018 | 37.88 | -2.9% |
| 2019 | 39.55 | +4.4% |
| 2020 | 36.67 | -7.3% |
| 2021 | 42 | +14.5% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's 42 is below the median for low income countries, which is 91.47, 46% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's 42 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 9.8, 4.3× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 21.91 | 15.81 | 31.53 | 10 |
| 2010s | 39.74 | 34.09 | 43.33 | 10 |
| 2020s | 39.34 | 36.67 | 42 | 2 |
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- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0637 units per person (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is deaths from drug use disorders ghe in South Sudan?
- Deaths from drug use disorders ghe in South Sudan was 42 in 2021, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest deaths from drug use disorders ghe recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 43.33 in 2014.
- What is the lowest deaths from drug use disorders ghe recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 15.81 in 2001.
- How does South Sudan rank for deaths from drug use disorders ghe?
- South Sudan ranks 90th out of 194 countries with data for 2021.
- Is deaths from drug use disorders ghe rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 15.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this South Sudan 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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