In 2021, there were nearly 174.5 thousand deaths from drug use disorder recorded worldwide. The majority of these deaths were attributed to opioids, causing over 128.5 thousand deaths worldwide. This was followed by cocaine and amphetamine, attributable to nearly 16.6 and 12.5 thousand drug use disorder deaths worldwide, respectively.
Total number of deaths due to drug use disorder worldwide in 2021, by drug type
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OWID. (June 29, 2024). Total number of deaths due to drug use disorder worldwide in 2021, by drug type [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved October 31, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1497387/drug-use-disorder-deaths-by-drup-type-worldwide/
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