Is Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) rising or falling?

Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) rose 7.6% from 2020 to 2021.

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

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

How does Congo, Dem. Rep.'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 Congo, Dem. Rep. is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #11 of 48.

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

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In 2021, Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) was 8.77.

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

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 8.55 . Congo, Dem. Rep. ranks #66 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #11 of 48.

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

Trend (2002–2021)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 8.77; 2021
Trough: 7.87; 2002
1-year change: +7.6%
5-year change: +4.8%; +0.9% / yr
10-year change: +8.5%; +0.8% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)
2021	8.7700
2020	8.1500
2019	8.3300
2018	8.6800
2017	8.6000
2016	8.3700
2015	8.2000
2014	8.1900
2013	8.1300
2012	8.0800

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 Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) in 2021?: In 2021, Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) was 8.77, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) rising or falling?: Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) rose 7.6% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Congo, Dem. Rep. rank globally on Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)?: In 2021, Congo, Dem. Rep. ranked #66 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population).
How does Congo, Dem. Rep.'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 Congo, Dem. Rep. is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #11 of 48.
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.