How does Congo, Dem. Rep. rank globally on Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population)?

In 2021, Congo, Dem. Rep. ranked #64 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population).

Congo, Dem. Rep.: Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population)

Name: Congo, Dem. Rep.: Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population)
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In 2021, Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) was 13.71.

That's up 7.4% from 2020, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 13.03 . Congo, Dem. Rep. ranks #64 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #12 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: 13.71; 2021
Trough: 11.76; 2006
1-year change: +7.4%
5-year change: +6.9%; +1.4% / yr
10-year change: +13.3%; +1.3% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population)
2021	13.7100
2020	12.7600
2019	13.0200
2018	13.4200
2017	13.2300
2016	12.8200
2015	12.4800
2014	12.4200
2013	12.2700
2012	12.1700

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 Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) in 2021?: In 2021, Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) was 13.71, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) rising or falling?: Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) rose 7.4% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Congo, Dem. Rep. rank globally on Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population)?: In 2021, Congo, Dem. Rep. ranked #64 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population).
How does Congo, Dem. Rep.'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 Congo, Dem. Rep. is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #12 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.