Alcohol and drug use disorders deaths in Kuwait
Kuwait: Alcohol and drug use disorders deaths was 2.92 deaths in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Alcohol and drug use disorders deaths in Kuwait, 2000–2021
Source: World Health Organization (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in deaths.
Analysis
In 2021, alcohol and drug use disorders deaths in Kuwait stood at 2.92 deaths.
The figure is down 13.9% on the previous year and up 243.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, alcohol and drug use disorders deaths in Kuwait peaked at 11.64 deaths in 2002 and was at its lowest, 0.85 deaths, in 2011.
That places Kuwait 165th out of 194 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4.13 deaths | 1.2 deaths | 11.64 deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.77 deaths | 0.85 deaths | 2.81 deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.16 deaths | 2.92 deaths | 3.39 deaths | 2 |
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- Number of infants who die before age 1 107 deaths (2100)
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- Age population, age 25, male, interpolated 43,234 (2025)
- Age population, age 25, female, interpolated 26,039 (2025)
- Age population, age 24, male, interpolated 35,075 (2025)
- Age population, age 24, female, interpolated 24,410 (2025)
- Age population, age 23, male, interpolated 29,036 (2025)
- Age population, age 23, female, interpolated 23,499 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is alcohol and drug use disorders deaths in Kuwait?
- Alcohol and drug use disorders deaths in Kuwait was 2.92 deaths in 2021, according to World Health Organization (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest alcohol and drug use disorders deaths recorded in Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 11.64 deaths in 2002.
- What is the lowest alcohol and drug use disorders deaths recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.85 deaths in 2011.
- How does Kuwait rank for alcohol and drug use disorders deaths?
- Kuwait ranks 165th out of 194 countries with data for 2021.
- Is alcohol and drug use disorders deaths rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is up 243.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kuwait data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Alcohol and drug use disorders deaths. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Estimated number of deaths from alcohol use disorders in both sexes.