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

Denmark's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) fell 4.0% from 2020 to 2021.

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

In 2021, Denmark ranked #54 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population).

How does Denmark'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 Denmark is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #27 of 48.

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

Name: Denmark: Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)
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In 2021, Denmark's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) was 10.46.

That's down 4.0% from 2020, the highest value since 2020.

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 8.55 . Denmark ranks #54 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #27 of 48.

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

Trend (2002–2021)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 14.97; 2002
Trough: 10.46; 2021
1-year change: -4.0%
5-year change: -3.3%; -0.7% / yr
10-year change: -15.8%; -1.7% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)
2021	10.4600
2020	10.9000
2019	11.4200
2018	11.2000
2017	11.1800
2016	10.8200
2015	11.0300
2014	11.9700
2013	12.0600
2012	12.8400

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 Denmark's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) in 2021?: In 2021, Denmark's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) was 10.46, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Denmark's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) rising or falling?: Denmark's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) fell 4.0% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Denmark rank globally on Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)?: In 2021, Denmark ranked #54 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population).
How does Denmark'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 Denmark is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #27 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.