Mental health and substance use disorders deaths in Peru
Peru: Mental health and substance use disorders deaths was 226.34 deaths in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Mental health and substance use disorders deaths in Peru, 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 Peru is 226.34 deaths, measured in 2021.
That represents a change of up 75.7% on the previous year and up 415.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mental health and substance use disorders deaths in Peru peaked at 549.64 deaths in 2002 and was at its lowest, 43.91 deaths, in 2011.
That places Peru 92nd out of 194 countries with data for 2021, putting it 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 Peru, year by year
| Year | deaths | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 152.82 deaths | — |
| 2001 | 466.54 deaths | +205.3% |
| 2002 | 549.64 deaths | +17.8% |
| 2003 | 386.36 deaths | -29.7% |
| 2004 | 351.86 deaths | -8.9% |
| 2005 | 224.47 deaths | -36.2% |
| 2006 | 54.43 deaths | -75.8% |
| 2007 | 184.32 deaths | +238.6% |
| 2008 | 52.67 deaths | -71.4% |
| 2009 | 103.69 deaths | +96.9% |
| 2010 | 53.71 deaths | -48.2% |
| 2011 | 43.91 deaths | -18.2% |
| 2012 | 87.61 deaths | +99.5% |
| 2013 | 80.54 deaths | -8.1% |
| 2014 | 102.47 deaths | +27.2% |
| 2015 | 137.43 deaths | +34.1% |
| 2016 | 206.11 deaths | +50.0% |
| 2017 | 177.19 deaths | -14.0% |
| 2018 | 229.31 deaths | +29.4% |
| 2019 | 224.82 deaths | -2.0% |
| 2020 | 128.84 deaths | -42.7% |
| 2021 | 226.34 deaths | +75.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 252.68 deaths | 52.67 deaths | 549.64 deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 134.31 deaths | 43.91 deaths | 229.31 deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 177.59 deaths | 128.84 deaths | 226.34 deaths | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is mental health and substance use disorders deaths in Peru?
- Mental health and substance use disorders deaths in Peru was 226.34 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 Peru?
- The highest recorded value was 549.64 deaths in 2002.
- What is the lowest mental health and substance use disorders deaths recorded in Peru?
- The lowest recorded value was 43.91 deaths in 2011.
- How does Peru rank for mental health and substance use disorders deaths?
- Peru ranks 92nd out of 194 countries with data for 2021.
- Is mental health and substance use disorders deaths rising or falling in Peru?
- Over the last ten years it is up 415.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Peru 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.