Mental health and substance use disorders deaths in Costa Rica
Costa Rica: Mental health and substance use disorders deaths was 195.07 deaths in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Mental health and substance use disorders deaths in Costa Rica, 2000–2021
Source: World Health Organization (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in deaths.
Analysis
The most recent figure for mental health and substance use disorders deaths in Costa Rica is 195.07 deaths, measured in 2021.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 13.5% on the previous year and up 222.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mental health and substance use disorders deaths in Costa Rica peaked at 225.44 deaths in 2020 and was at its lowest, 38.66 deaths, in 2001.
Costa Rica ranks 98th 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.
Mental health and substance use disorders deaths in Costa Rica, year by year
| Year | deaths | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 52.8 deaths | — |
| 2001 | 38.66 deaths | -26.8% |
| 2002 | 42.96 deaths | +11.1% |
| 2003 | 46.44 deaths | +8.1% |
| 2004 | 62.64 deaths | +34.9% |
| 2005 | 47.53 deaths | -24.1% |
| 2006 | 71.37 deaths | +50.2% |
| 2007 | 58.81 deaths | -17.6% |
| 2008 | 69.51 deaths | +18.2% |
| 2009 | 56.64 deaths | -18.5% |
| 2010 | 61.09 deaths | +7.9% |
| 2011 | 60.44 deaths | -1.1% |
| 2012 | 62.02 deaths | +2.6% |
| 2013 | 57.02 deaths | -8.1% |
| 2014 | 63.64 deaths | +11.6% |
| 2015 | 65.98 deaths | +3.7% |
| 2016 | 87.07 deaths | +32.0% |
| 2017 | 61.4 deaths | -29.5% |
| 2018 | 107.95 deaths | +75.8% |
| 2019 | 177.65 deaths | +64.6% |
| 2020 | 225.44 deaths | +26.9% |
| 2021 | 195.07 deaths | -13.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 54.74 deaths | 38.66 deaths | 71.37 deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 80.43 deaths | 57.02 deaths | 177.65 deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 210.25 deaths | 195.07 deaths | 225.44 deaths | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is mental health and substance use disorders deaths in Costa Rica?
- Mental health and substance use disorders deaths in Costa Rica was 195.07 deaths in 2021, according to World Health Organization (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest mental health and substance use disorders deaths recorded in Costa Rica?
- The highest recorded value was 225.44 deaths in 2020.
- What is the lowest mental health and substance use disorders deaths recorded in Costa Rica?
- The lowest recorded value was 38.66 deaths in 2001.
- How does Costa Rica rank for mental health and substance use disorders deaths?
- Costa Rica ranks 98th out of 194 countries with data for 2021.
- Is mental health and substance use disorders deaths rising or falling in Costa Rica?
- Over the last ten years it is up 222.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Costa Rica data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Mental health and substance use disorders deaths. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Estimated number of deaths from mental and substance use disorders in both sexes.