Deaths from substance use disorders who in South Korea
South Korea: Deaths from substance use disorders who was 66.78 in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Deaths from substance use disorders who in South Korea, 2000–2021
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for deaths from substance use disorders who in South Korea is 66.78, measured in 2021.
The figure is up 14.9% on the previous year and up 750.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, deaths from substance use disorders who in South Korea peaked at 74.77 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 7.85, in 2011.
That places South Korea 77th 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.
Deaths from substance use disorders who in South Korea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 47.07 | — |
| 2001 | 51.88 | +10.2% |
| 2002 | 42.13 | -18.8% |
| 2003 | 42.74 | +1.4% |
| 2004 | 38.35 | -10.3% |
| 2005 | 47.45 | +23.7% |
| 2006 | 36.72 | -22.6% |
| 2007 | 17.49 | -52.4% |
| 2008 | 10.29 | -41.2% |
| 2009 | 8.75 | -15.0% |
| 2010 | 15.88 | +81.5% |
| 2011 | 7.85 | -50.6% |
| 2012 | 21.81 | +177.8% |
| 2013 | 23.26 | +6.6% |
| 2014 | 21.9 | -5.8% |
| 2015 | 35.63 | +62.7% |
| 2016 | 64.98 | +82.4% |
| 2017 | 64.54 | -0.7% |
| 2018 | 74.77 | +15.9% |
| 2019 | 48.84 | -34.7% |
| 2020 | 58.14 | +19.0% |
| 2021 | 66.78 | +14.9% |
South Korea compared with similar countries
- South Korea's 66.78 is above the median for high income countries, which is 49.5, 1.3× the median. (63 countries reporting)
- South Korea's 66.78 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 16.2, 4.1× the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 34.29 | 8.75 | 51.88 | 10 |
| 2010s | 37.95 | 7.85 | 74.77 | 10 |
| 2020s | 62.46 | 58.14 | 66.78 | 2 |
Countries ranked near South Korea
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Frequently asked questions
- What is deaths from substance use disorders who in South Korea?
- Deaths from substance use disorders who in South Korea was 66.78 in 2021, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest deaths from substance use disorders who recorded in South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 74.77 in 2018.
- What is the lowest deaths from substance use disorders who recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.85 in 2011.
- How does South Korea rank for deaths from substance use disorders who?
- South Korea ranks 77th out of 194 countries with data for 2021.
- Is deaths from substance use disorders who rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 750.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Korea data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Deaths from substance use disorders who. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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