Deaths from mental health and substance use disorders who in Iceland

Iceland: Deaths from mental health and substance use disorders who was 45.42 in 2021. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2021)
45.42
Change on year
down 0.7%
World rank
133rd
of 194 countries
All-time high
52.86
in 2018
All-time low
7.51
in 2008
Years of data
22
2000–2021

Deaths from mental health and substance use disorders who in Iceland, 2000–2021

10203040502000201020212000: 12.32001: 13.32002: 11.92003: 11.22004: 112005: 14.42006: 11.52007: 9.42008: 7.52009: 10.72010: 15.92011: 19.82012: 20.92013: 20.32014: 24.12015: 25.82016: 35.72017: 44.92018: 52.92019: 51.32020: 45.82021: 45.4

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for deaths from mental health and substance use disorders who in Iceland is 45.42, measured in 2021.

That represents a change of down 0.7% on the previous year and up 129.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, deaths from mental health and substance use disorders who in Iceland peaked at 52.86 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 7.51, in 2008.

Iceland ranks 133rd 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 mental health and substance use disorders who in Iceland, year by year

Annual values for Deaths from mental health and substance use disorders who in Iceland, 2000 to 2021.
Year Value Change
2000 12.31 —
2001 13.29 +8.0%
2002 11.95 -10.1%
2003 11.16 -6.6%
2004 11.04 -1.1%
2005 14.37 +30.2%
2006 11.49 -20.0%
2007 9.38 -18.4%
2008 7.51 -19.9%
2009 10.68 +42.2%
2010 15.87 +48.6%
2011 19.81 +24.8%
2012 20.88 +5.4%
2013 20.29 -2.8%
2014 24.08 +18.7%
2015 25.76 +7.0%
2016 35.71 +38.6%
2017 44.9 +25.7%
2018 52.86 +17.7%
2019 51.27 -3.0%
2020 45.76 -10.7%
2021 45.42 -0.7%

Iceland compared with similar countries

  • Iceland's 45.42 is below the median for high income countries, which is 294.55, 15% of the median. (63 countries reporting)
  • Iceland's 45.42 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 445, 10% of the median. (51 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 11.32 7.51 14.37 10
2010s 31.14 15.87 52.86 10
2020s 45.59 45.42 45.76 2

Countries ranked near Iceland

  1. 130 Laos 50.2 compare
  2. 131 Kuwait 49.65 compare
  3. 132 Luxembourg 46.76 compare
  4. 134 Liberia 41.81 compare
  5. 135 Cyprus 40.99 compare
  6. 136 Singapore 40.86 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is deaths from mental health and substance use disorders who in Iceland?
Deaths from mental health and substance use disorders who in Iceland was 45.42 in 2021, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest deaths from mental health and substance use disorders who recorded in Iceland?
The highest recorded value was 52.86 in 2018.
What is the lowest deaths from mental health and substance use disorders who recorded in Iceland?
The lowest recorded value was 7.51 in 2008.
How does Iceland rank for deaths from mental health and substance use disorders who?
Iceland ranks 133rd out of 194 countries with data for 2021.
Is deaths from mental health and substance use disorders who rising or falling in Iceland?
Over the last ten years it is up 129.3%. 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 mental health and substance use disorders who. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Deaths from mental health and substance use disorders who
Source
Our World in Data
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CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
194 places, 4,268 data points, 2000–2021
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