Deaths from substance use disorders who in Sweden
Sweden: Deaths from substance use disorders who was 399.52 in 2021. ▲ Rising
Deaths from substance use disorders who in Sweden, 2000–2021
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for deaths from substance use disorders who in Sweden is 399.52, measured in 2021.
That represents a change of down 13.8% on the previous year and up 22.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, deaths from substance use disorders who in Sweden peaked at 537.75 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 167.66, in 2003.
That places Sweden 26th out of 194 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 22 years of available data.
Deaths from substance use disorders who in Sweden, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 253.88 | — |
| 2001 | 225.17 | -11.3% |
| 2002 | 188.53 | -16.3% |
| 2003 | 167.66 | -11.1% |
| 2004 | 192.97 | +15.1% |
| 2005 | 206.33 | +6.9% |
| 2006 | 188.21 | -8.8% |
| 2007 | 222.2 | +18.1% |
| 2008 | 269.55 | +21.3% |
| 2009 | 285.34 | +5.9% |
| 2010 | 320.62 | +12.4% |
| 2011 | 326.94 | +2.0% |
| 2012 | 318.45 | -2.6% |
| 2013 | 358.83 | +12.7% |
| 2014 | 471.57 | +31.4% |
| 2015 | 537.75 | +14.0% |
| 2016 | 503.29 | -6.4% |
| 2017 | 505.14 | +0.4% |
| 2018 | 494.93 | -2.0% |
| 2019 | 442.09 | -10.7% |
| 2020 | 463.69 | +4.9% |
| 2021 | 399.52 | -13.8% |
Sweden compared with similar countries
- Sweden's 399.52 is above the median for high income countries, which is 49.5, 8.1× the median. (63 countries reporting)
- Sweden's 399.52 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 87.21, 4.6× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 219.98 | 167.66 | 285.34 | 10 |
| 2010s | 427.96 | 318.45 | 537.75 | 10 |
| 2020s | 431.61 | 399.52 | 463.69 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is deaths from substance use disorders who in Sweden?
- Deaths from substance use disorders who in Sweden was 399.52 in 2021, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest deaths from substance use disorders who recorded in Sweden?
- The highest recorded value was 537.75 in 2015.
- What is the lowest deaths from substance use disorders who recorded in Sweden?
- The lowest recorded value was 167.66 in 2003.
- How does Sweden rank for deaths from substance use disorders who?
- Sweden ranks 26th out of 194 countries with data for 2021.
- Is deaths from substance use disorders who rising or falling in Sweden?
- Over the last ten years it is up 22.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Sweden 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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