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

China's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) rose 1.5% from 2020 to 2021.

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

In 2021, China ranked #65 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population).

How does China'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 China is above the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #13 of 26.

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

Name: China: Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)
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In 2021, China's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) was 8.95.

That's up 1.5% from 2020, the highest value since 2013.

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 8.55 . China ranks #65 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #13 of 26.

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

Trend (2002–2021)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 15.02; 2003
Trough: 8.62; 2017
1-year change: +1.5%
5-year change: +3.5%; +0.7% / yr
10-year change: -10.2%; -1.1% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)
2021	8.9500
2020	8.8200
2019	8.7500
2018	8.7000
2017	8.6200
2016	8.6500
2015	8.6900
2014	8.8600
2013	9.0700
2012	9.4100

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 China's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) in 2021?: In 2021, China's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) was 8.95, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is China's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) rising or falling?: China's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) rose 1.5% from 2020 to 2021.
How does China rank globally on Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)?: In 2021, China ranked #65 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population).
How does China'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 China is above the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #13 of 26.
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.