How many Australians die each year from cocaine use?
In 2020, there were 86 drug-induced deaths where cocaine was listed as the underlying, or associated, cause of death. This corresponds to an age-standardised rate of 0.3 deaths per 100,000 population.
Source: Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (2022). Alcohol, tobacco & other drugs in Australia. (AIHW analysis of the National Mortality Database)