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

Belgium's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) rose 8.7% from 2020 to 2021.

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

In 2021, Belgium ranked #15 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population).

How does Belgium'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 Belgium is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #5 of 48.

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

Name: Belgium: Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)
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In 2021, Belgium's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) was 18.36.

That's up 8.7% from 2020, the highest value since 2018.

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 8.55 . Belgium ranks #15 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #5 of 48.

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

Trend (2002–2021)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 21.44; 2003
Trough: 16.89; 2020
1-year change: +8.7%
5-year change: -4.5%; -0.9% / yr
10-year change: -13.4%; -1.4% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)
2021	18.3600
2020	16.8900
2019	18.1100
2018	18.5800
2017	18.4000
2016	19.2200
2015	18.6100
2014	19.4200
2013	19.6200
2012	20.9000

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 Belgium's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) in 2021?: In 2021, Belgium's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) was 18.36, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Belgium's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) rising or falling?: Belgium's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) rose 8.7% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Belgium rank globally on Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)?: In 2021, Belgium ranked #15 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population).
How does Belgium'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 Belgium is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #5 of 48.
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.