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

Australia's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) rose 0.4% from 2020 to 2021.

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

In 2021, Australia ranked #43 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population).

How does Australia'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 Australia is above the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #9 of 26.

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

Name: Australia: Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)
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In 2021, Australia's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) was 13.08.

That's up 0.4% from 2020, the highest value since 2019.

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 8.55 . Australia ranks #43 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #9 of 26.

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

Trend (2002–2021)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 13.98; 2019
Trough: 10.79; 2004
1-year change: +0.4%
5-year change: +4.6%; +0.9% / yr
10-year change: +13.1%; +1.2% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)
2021	13.0800
2020	13.0300
2019	13.9800
2018	13.4000
2017	13.9000
2016	12.5000
2015	13.6400
2014	13.0900
2013	11.9200
2012	12.1600

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 Australia's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) in 2021?: In 2021, Australia's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) was 13.08, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Australia's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) rising or falling?: Australia's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) rose 0.4% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Australia rank globally on Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)?: In 2021, Australia ranked #43 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population).
How does Australia'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 Australia is above the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #9 of 26.
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.