Mental health and substance use disorders deaths in Paraguay
Paraguay: Mental health and substance use disorders deaths was 282.36 deaths in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Mental health and substance use disorders deaths in Paraguay, 2000–2021
Source: World Health Organization (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in deaths.
Analysis
In 2021, mental health and substance use disorders deaths in Paraguay stood at 282.36 deaths.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 11.0% on the previous year and up 138.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mental health and substance use disorders deaths in Paraguay peaked at 385.13 deaths in 2015 and was at its lowest, 59.06 deaths, in 2002.
Paraguay ranks 87th 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 Paraguay, year by year
| Year | deaths | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 71.21 deaths | — |
| 2001 | 68.45 deaths | -3.9% |
| 2002 | 59.06 deaths | -13.7% |
| 2003 | 70.6 deaths | +19.5% |
| 2004 | 90.76 deaths | +28.6% |
| 2005 | 128.52 deaths | +41.6% |
| 2006 | 121.35 deaths | -5.6% |
| 2007 | 80.25 deaths | -33.9% |
| 2008 | 87.6 deaths | +9.2% |
| 2009 | 81.42 deaths | -7.1% |
| 2010 | 85.41 deaths | +4.9% |
| 2011 | 118.17 deaths | +38.4% |
| 2012 | 232.77 deaths | +97.0% |
| 2013 | 237.81 deaths | +2.2% |
| 2014 | 336.61 deaths | +41.5% |
| 2015 | 385.13 deaths | +14.4% |
| 2016 | 384.58 deaths | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 323.12 deaths | -16.0% |
| 2018 | 319.44 deaths | -1.1% |
| 2019 | 350.84 deaths | +9.8% |
| 2020 | 254.49 deaths | -27.5% |
| 2021 | 282.36 deaths | +11.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 85.92 deaths | 59.06 deaths | 128.52 deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 277.39 deaths | 85.41 deaths | 385.13 deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 268.43 deaths | 254.49 deaths | 282.36 deaths | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is mental health and substance use disorders deaths in Paraguay?
- Mental health and substance use disorders deaths in Paraguay was 282.36 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 Paraguay?
- The highest recorded value was 385.13 deaths in 2015.
- What is the lowest mental health and substance use disorders deaths recorded in Paraguay?
- The lowest recorded value was 59.06 deaths in 2002.
- How does Paraguay rank for mental health and substance use disorders deaths?
- Paraguay ranks 87th out of 194 countries with data for 2021.
- Is mental health and substance use disorders deaths rising or falling in Paraguay?
- Over the last ten years it is up 138.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Paraguay 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.