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

In 2021, Canada ranked #61 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population).

How does Canada'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 Canada is above the world average. Within North America, it ranks #2 of 2.

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

Name: Canada: Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population)
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In 2021, Canada's Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) was 14.20.

That's down 17.5% from 2020, the highest value since 2020.

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 13.03 . Canada ranks #61 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within North America, it ranks #2 of 2.

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

Trend (2002–2021)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 19.86; 2003
Trough: 14.20; 2021
1-year change: -17.5%
5-year change: -15.9%; -3.4% / yr
10-year change: -19.4%; -2.1% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population)
2021	14.2000
2020	17.2200
2019	19.0800
2018	18.7800
2017	17.5300
2016	16.8800
2015	19.8000
2014	19.6700
2013	19.0500
2012	18.7000

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 Canada's Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) in 2021?: In 2021, Canada's Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) was 14.20, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Canada's Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) rising or falling?: Canada's Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) fell 17.5% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Canada rank globally on Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population)?: In 2021, Canada ranked #61 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population).
How does Canada'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 Canada is above the world average. Within North America, it ranks #2 of 2.
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.