Is Argentina's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) rising or falling?

Argentina's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) fell 2.2% from 2020 to 2021.

How does Argentina rank globally on Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)?

In 2021, Argentina ranked #83 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population).

How does Argentina's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) compare to the world average?

The global average for Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) in 2021 was 8.55, so Argentina is below the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #8 of 32.

Argentina: Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)

Name: Argentina: Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)
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In 2021, Argentina's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) was 7.94.

That's down 2.2% from 2020, the highest value since 2020.

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 8.55 . Argentina ranks #83 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #8 of 32.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.STA.SUIC.P5) • Data as of 2021

Trend (2002–2021)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 10.31; 2002
Trough: 7.94; 2021
1-year change: -2.2%
5-year change: -5.6%; -1.1% / yr
10-year change: -8.0%; -0.8% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)
2021	7.9400
2020	8.1200
2019	9.2800
2018	9.3300
2017	9.0300
2016	8.4100
2015	8.7700
2014	9.5300
2013	8.8100
2012	9.2800

About Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)

Suicide mortality rate is the number of suicide deaths in a year per 100,000 population. Crude suicide rate (not age-adjusted).

Indicator code: SH.STA.SUIC.P5 • Category: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Argentina's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) in 2021?: In 2021, Argentina's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) was 7.94, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Argentina's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) rising or falling?: Argentina's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) fell 2.2% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Argentina rank globally on Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)?: In 2021, Argentina ranked #83 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population).
How does Argentina's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) compare to the world average?: The global average for Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) in 2021 was 8.55, so Argentina is below the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #8 of 32.
What is Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) and how is it measured?: Suicide mortality rate is the number of suicide deaths in a year per 100,000 population. Crude suicide rate (not age-adjusted).

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Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.STA.SUIC.P5), CC BY 4.0.