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    New Zealand Addiction Statistics

    Comprehensive addiction statistics and treatment resources for New Zealand. Data sourced from MOH NZ.

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    Key Statistics (2021)

    People Affected
    199,171

    3.9% of population

    Drug Overdose Deaths
    150

    Opioid: 75

    Treatment Centers
    70

    Verified facilities

    Treatment Gap
    59%

    Not receiving treatment

    Population
    5,120,000
    Alcohol Deaths
    2,678
    Economic Cost
    $4B
    Recovery Rate
    N/A%
    Treatment Admissions
    Prevalence Rate
    3.9%
    Source:MOH NZView Source

    Historical Trends (2019-2025)

    People Affected Over Time

    20192020202120222023202420250100,000200,000300,000400,000

    Overdose & Opioid Deaths

    • Drug Overdose
    • Opioid Deaths
    201920202021202220232024202504080120160

    Drug vs Alcohol Related Deaths

    • Alcohol Related
    • Drug Overdose
    201920202021202220232024202501,5003,0004,5006,000

    Economic Impact (Billions USD)

    2019202020212022202320242025$0B$2B$4B$6B$8B

    Treatment Centers in New Zealand

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    Data Methodology & Sources

    Understanding how we collect and present addiction statistics