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U.S. opioid overdose deaths number from 1999 to 2020

Published by
John Elflein,
Jan 13, 2022
This statistic presents the number of opioid overdose deaths in the U.S. from 1999 to 2020. In 2020, around 68,630 people died from opioid overdoses. Opioids - primarily prescription pain relievers and heroin - are the main driver of overdose deaths.

Number of opioid overdose deaths in the U.S. from 1999 to 2020

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Release date

2021

Region

United States

Survey time period

1999 to 2020

Supplementary notes

Opioids include heroin, methadone, and natural and synthetic opioids.

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