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

Bangladesh's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) rose 0.0% from 2020 to 2021.

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

In 2021, Bangladesh ranked #159 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population).

How does Bangladesh'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 Bangladesh is below the world average. Within South Asia, it ranks #5 of 6.

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

Name: Bangladesh: Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)
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In 2021, Bangladesh's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) was 2.81.

That's up 0.0% from 2020, the highest value since 2020.

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 8.55 . Bangladesh ranks #159 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within South Asia, it ranks #5 of 6.

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

Trend (2002–2021)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 4.57; 2002
Trough: 2.81; 2020
1-year change: +0.0%
5-year change: -5.7%; -1.2% / yr
10-year change: -14.6%; -1.6% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)
2021	2.8100
2020	2.8100
2019	3.0800
2018	3.0600
2017	3.0900
2016	2.9800
2015	2.9700
2014	3.0100
2013	3.0200
2012	3.1200

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 Bangladesh's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) in 2021?: In 2021, Bangladesh's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) was 2.81, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Bangladesh's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) rising or falling?: Bangladesh's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) rose 0.0% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Bangladesh rank globally on Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)?: In 2021, Bangladesh ranked #159 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population).
How does Bangladesh'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 Bangladesh is below the world average. Within South Asia, it ranks #5 of 6.
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.