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

In 2021, Belgium ranked #7 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate, female (per 100,000 female population).

Belgium: Suicide mortality rate, female (per 100,000 female population)

Name: Belgium: Suicide mortality rate, female (per 100,000 female population)
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In 2021, Belgium's Suicide mortality rate, female (per 100,000 female population) was 10.69.

That's up 4.8% from 2020, the highest value since 2018.

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 4.18 . Belgium ranks #7 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #1 of 48.

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

Trend (2002–2021)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 12.88; 2011
Trough: 10.20; 2020
1-year change: +4.8%
5-year change: -8.3%; -1.7% / yr
10-year change: -17.0%; -1.8% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Suicide mortality rate, female (per 100,000 female population)
2021	10.6900
2020	10.2000
2019	10.3600
2018	11.1500
2017	11.1100
2016	11.6600
2015	11.6800
2014	12.1500
2013	11.9300
2012	11.8100

About Suicide mortality rate, female (per 100,000 female 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.FE.P5 • Category: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Belgium's Suicide mortality rate, female (per 100,000 female population) in 2021?: In 2021, Belgium's Suicide mortality rate, female (per 100,000 female population) was 10.69, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Belgium's Suicide mortality rate, female (per 100,000 female population) rising or falling?: Belgium's Suicide mortality rate, female (per 100,000 female population) rose 4.8% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Belgium rank globally on Suicide mortality rate, female (per 100,000 female population)?: In 2021, Belgium ranked #7 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate, female (per 100,000 female population).
How does Belgium's Suicide mortality rate, female (per 100,000 female population) compare to the world average?: The global average for Suicide mortality rate, female (per 100,000 female population) in 2021 was 4.18, so Belgium is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #1 of 48.
What is Suicide mortality rate, female (per 100,000 female 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.FE.P5), CC BY 4.0.