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    South Africa Addiction Statistics

    Comprehensive addiction statistics and treatment resources for South Africa. Data sourced from UNODC World Drug Report 2024.

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    Key Statistics (2021)

    People Affected
    4,152,548

    7.0% of population

    Drug Overdose Deaths
    2,205

    Opioid: 588

    Treatment Centers
    310

    Verified facilities

    Treatment Gap
    94%

    Not receiving treatment

    Population
    59,390,000
    Alcohol Deaths
    570,428
    Economic Cost
    $90B
    Recovery Rate
    N/A%
    Treatment Admissions
    Prevalence Rate
    7.0%
    Source:UNODC World Drug Report 2024View Source

    Historical Trends (2019-2025)

    People Affected Over Time

    201920202021202220232024202501,500,0003,000,0004,500,0006,000,000

    Overdose & Opioid Deaths

    • Drug Overdose
    • Opioid Deaths
    201920202021202220232024202506001,2001,8002,400

    Drug vs Alcohol Related Deaths

    • Alcohol Related
    • Drug Overdose
    20192020202120222023202420250200,000400,000600,000800,000

    Economic Impact (Billions USD)

    2019202020212022202320242025$0B$25B$50B$75B$100B

    Treatment Centers in South Africa

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    Houghton House

    Verified
    Johannesburg, Gauteng
    Inpatient
    Outpatient
    Detox
    Rating: 4.5 (165 reviews)

    Recovery Direct

    Verified
    Cape Town, Western Cape
    Inpatient
    Detox
    Rating: 4.4 (178 reviews)

    Data Methodology & Sources

    Understanding how we collect and present addiction statistics