Deaths opioid overdoses by sex in Portugal
Portugal: Deaths opioid overdoses by sex was 21.26 in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2021)
21.26
Change on year
up 1.6%
World rank
52nd
of 194 countries
All-time high
27.9
in 2018
All-time low
4.28
in 2007
Years of data
22
2000–2021
Deaths opioid overdoses by sex in Portugal, 2000–2021
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for deaths opioid overdoses by sex in Portugal is 21.26, measured in 2021.
The figure is up 1.6% on the previous year and up 316.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, deaths opioid overdoses by sex in Portugal peaked at 27.9 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 4.28, in 2007.
That places Portugal 52nd 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 opioid overdoses by sex in Portugal, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 5.66 | — |
| 2001 | 6.66 | +17.7% |
| 2002 | 5.42 | -18.6% |
| 2003 | 6.97 | +28.6% |
| 2004 | 4.95 | -29.0% |
| 2005 | 5.12 | +3.4% |
| 2006 | 4.85 | -5.3% |
| 2007 | 4.28 | -11.8% |
| 2008 | 4.67 | +9.1% |
| 2009 | 6 | +28.5% |
| 2010 | 10 | +66.7% |
| 2011 | 5.11 | -48.9% |
| 2012 | 7.94 | +55.4% |
| 2013 | 12.01 | +51.3% |
| 2014 | 11.09 | -7.7% |
| 2015 | 15.16 | +36.7% |
| 2016 | 19.55 | +29.0% |
| 2017 | 14.28 | -27.0% |
| 2018 | 27.9 | +95.4% |
| 2019 | 16.33 | -41.5% |
| 2020 | 20.93 | +28.2% |
| 2021 | 21.26 | +1.6% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 21.26 is above the median for high income countries, which is 11.94, 1.8× the median. (63 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 21.26 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 16.76, 1.3× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5.46 | 4.28 | 6.97 | 10 |
| 2010s | 13.94 | 5.11 | 27.9 | 10 |
| 2020s | 21.09 | 20.93 | 21.26 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
- 49 Mexico 23.28 compare
- 50 Sri Lanka 22.34 compare
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- 52 Mozambique 21.26 compare
- 54 South Korea 21.11 compare
- 55 Philippines 20.8 compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is deaths opioid overdoses by sex in Portugal?
- Deaths opioid overdoses by sex in Portugal was 21.26 in 2021, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest deaths opioid overdoses by sex recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 27.9 in 2018.
- What is the lowest deaths opioid overdoses by sex recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.28 in 2007.
- How does Portugal rank for deaths opioid overdoses by sex?
- Portugal ranks 52nd out of 194 countries with data for 2021.
- Is deaths opioid overdoses by sex rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 316.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Portugal data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Deaths opioid overdoses by sex. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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