Deaths from substance disorders who in Iceland

Iceland: Deaths from substance disorders who was 43.58 in 2021. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2021)
43.58
Change on year
up 1.6%
World rank
132nd
of 194 countries
All-time high
50.28
in 2018
All-time low
7.17
in 2008
Years of data
22
2000–2021

Deaths from substance disorders who in Iceland, 2000–2021

10203040502000201020212000: 11.72001: 12.32002: 11.22003: 10.72004: 10.42005: 13.72006: 10.92007: 92008: 7.22009: 102010: 14.92011: 18.82012: 19.92013: 19.62014: 22.72015: 24.52016: 33.82017: 43.22018: 50.32019: 49.42020: 42.92021: 43.6

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for deaths from substance disorders who in Iceland is 43.58, measured in 2021.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.6% on the previous year and up 131.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, deaths from substance disorders who in Iceland peaked at 50.28 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 7.17, in 2008.

Iceland ranks 132nd 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 substance disorders who in Iceland, year by year

Annual values for Deaths from substance disorders who in Iceland, 2000 to 2021.
Year Value Change
2000 11.65 —
2001 12.27 +5.3%
2002 11.16 -9.0%
2003 10.66 -4.5%
2004 10.41 -2.3%
2005 13.71 +31.7%
2006 10.88 -20.6%
2007 9.01 -17.2%
2008 7.17 -20.4%
2009 10.03 +39.9%
2010 14.89 +48.5%
2011 18.8 +26.3%
2012 19.86 +5.6%
2013 19.59 -1.4%
2014 22.69 +15.8%
2015 24.46 +7.8%
2016 33.82 +38.3%
2017 43.25 +27.9%
2018 50.28 +16.3%
2019 49.37 -1.8%
2020 42.88 -13.1%
2021 43.58 +1.6%

Iceland compared with similar countries

  • Iceland's 43.58 is below the median for high income countries, which is 282.36, 15% of the median. (63 countries reporting)
  • Iceland's 43.58 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 384.01, 11% of the median. (51 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 10.7 7.17 13.71 10
2010s 29.7 14.89 50.28 10
2020s 43.23 42.88 43.58 2

Countries ranked near Iceland

  1. 129 United Arab Emirates 61.58 compare
  2. 130 Laos 50.2 compare
  3. 131 Kuwait 49.65 compare
  4. 133 Luxembourg 43.48 compare
  5. 134 Liberia 41.8 compare
  6. 135 Singapore 40.86 compare

See the full ranking of 194 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is deaths from substance disorders who in Iceland?
Deaths from substance disorders who in Iceland was 43.58 in 2021, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest deaths from substance disorders who recorded in Iceland?
The highest recorded value was 50.28 in 2018.
What is the lowest deaths from substance disorders who recorded in Iceland?
The lowest recorded value was 7.17 in 2008.
How does Iceland rank for deaths from substance disorders who?
Iceland ranks 132nd out of 194 countries with data for 2021.
Is deaths from substance disorders who rising or falling in Iceland?
Over the last ten years it is up 131.8%. 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 substance disorders who. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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