Deaths opioid overdoses by sex in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Deaths opioid overdoses by sex was 1,192 in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Deaths opioid overdoses by sex in United Kingdom, 2000–2021
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for deaths opioid overdoses by sex in United Kingdom is 1,192, measured in 2021. That is the highest value across all 22 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 7.9% on the previous year and up 177.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, deaths opioid overdoses by sex in United Kingdom peaked at 1,192 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 277.25, in 2002.
United Kingdom ranks 4th of 194 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Deaths opioid overdoses by sex in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 344.67 | — |
| 2001 | 316.16 | -8.3% |
| 2002 | 277.25 | -12.3% |
| 2003 | 281.85 | +1.7% |
| 2004 | 302.91 | +7.5% |
| 2005 | 314.27 | +3.8% |
| 2006 | 316.04 | +0.6% |
| 2007 | 308.59 | -2.4% |
| 2008 | 425.19 | +37.8% |
| 2009 | 406.81 | -4.3% |
| 2010 | 427.54 | +5.1% |
| 2011 | 429.42 | +0.4% |
| 2012 | 436.31 | +1.6% |
| 2013 | 501.09 | +14.8% |
| 2014 | 629.4 | +25.6% |
| 2015 | 716.19 | +13.8% |
| 2016 | 800.77 | +11.8% |
| 2017 | 829.94 | +3.6% |
| 2018 | 995.54 | +20.0% |
| 2019 | 1,091 | +9.6% |
| 2020 | 1,105 | +1.3% |
| 2021 | 1,192 | +7.9% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 1,192 is above the median for high income countries, which is 11.94, 99.9× the median. (63 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 1,192 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 16.76, 71.1× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 329.37 | 277.25 | 425.19 | 10 |
| 2010s | 685.71 | 427.54 | 1,091 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,149 | 1,105 | 1,192 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is deaths opioid overdoses by sex in United Kingdom?
- Deaths opioid overdoses by sex in United Kingdom was 1,192 in 2021, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest deaths opioid overdoses by sex recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 1,192 in 2021.
- What is the lowest deaths opioid overdoses by sex recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 277.25 in 2002.
- How does United Kingdom rank for deaths opioid overdoses by sex?
- United Kingdom ranks 4th out of 194 countries with data for 2021.
- Is deaths opioid overdoses by sex rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 177.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom 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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