Notes:
2002 was taken as reference as it was the year that have information for most countries. To see the evolution of the proportion of victims under the age of 25 years per country, see graphics in the 2005 statistical bulletin.
See also 'General notes for interpreting data' on the Explanatory notes and help page.
Sources:
Reitox national reports 2005, taken from national mortality registries or special registries (forensic or police). Based on ‘National definitions’ as presented in 2006 statistical bulletin, methodological notes on drug-related deaths.