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

In 2021, Egypt, Arab Rep. ranked #182 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population).

How does Egypt, Arab 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 Egypt, Arab Rep. is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #21 of 23.

Egypt, Arab Rep.: Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)

Name: Egypt, Arab Rep.: Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)
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In 2021, Egypt, Arab Rep.'s Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) was 0.63.

That's down 20.3% from 2020, the highest value since 2020.

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 8.55 . Egypt, Arab Rep. ranks #182 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #21 of 23.

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

Trend (2002–2021)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
2010 · Arab Spring begins

Highlights

Peak: 1.04; 2012
Trough: 0.63; 2021
1-year change: -20.3%
5-year change: -33.0%; -7.7% / yr
10-year change: -36.4%; -4.4% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)
2021	0.6300
2020	0.7900
2019	0.9100
2018	0.8900
2017	0.8900
2016	0.9400
2015	0.9700
2014	0.9800
2013	1.0400
2012	1.0400

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 Egypt, Arab Rep.'s Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) in 2021?: In 2021, Egypt, Arab Rep.'s Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) was 0.63, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Egypt, Arab Rep.'s Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) rising or falling?: Egypt, Arab Rep.'s Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) fell 20.3% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Egypt, Arab Rep. rank globally on Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)?: In 2021, Egypt, Arab Rep. ranked #182 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population).
How does Egypt, Arab 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 Egypt, Arab Rep. is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #21 of 23.
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.