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

In 2021, Burkina Faso ranked #70 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population).

Burkina Faso: Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population)

Name: Burkina Faso: Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population)
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In 2021, Burkina Faso's Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) was 13.02.

That's up 2.5% from 2020, the highest value since 2018.

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 13.03 . Burkina Faso ranks #70 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #14 of 48.

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

Trend (2002–2021)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 13.76; 2013
Trough: 12.70; 2020
1-year change: +2.5%
5-year change: -3.5%; -0.7% / yr
10-year change: -0.1%; 0.0% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population)
2021	13.0200
2020	12.7000
2019	12.9500
2018	13.2000
2017	13.3800
2016	13.4900
2015	13.4900
2014	13.5300
2013	13.7600
2012	13.6700

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

Frequently asked questions

What was Burkina Faso's Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) in 2021?: In 2021, Burkina Faso's Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) was 13.02, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Burkina Faso's Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) rising or falling?: Burkina Faso's Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) rose 2.5% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Burkina Faso rank globally on Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population)?: In 2021, Burkina Faso ranked #70 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population).
How does Burkina Faso's Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) compare to the world average?: The global average for Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) in 2021 was 13.03, so Burkina Faso is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #14 of 48.
What is Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male 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.MA.P5), CC BY 4.0.