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

In 2021, Cameroon ranked #66 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population).

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

Name: Cameroon: Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population)
Creator: World Bank
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In 2021, Cameroon's Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) was 13.49.

That's up 7.6% from 2020, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 13.03 . Cameroon ranks #66 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #13 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: 13.49; 2021
Trough: 12.06; 2002
1-year change: +7.6%
5-year change: +3.6%; +0.7% / yr
10-year change: +3.7%; +0.4% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population)
2021	13.4900
2020	12.5400
2019	12.9500
2018	12.7600
2017	12.8600
2016	13.0200
2015	13.1500
2014	13.4600
2013	13.2800
2012	13.1200

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 Cameroon's Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) in 2021?: In 2021, Cameroon's Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) was 13.49, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Cameroon's Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) rising or falling?: Cameroon's Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) rose 7.6% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Cameroon rank globally on Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population)?: In 2021, Cameroon ranked #66 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population).
How does Cameroon'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 Cameroon is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #13 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.