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

In 2021, Eritrea ranked #29 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate, female (per 100,000 female population).

Eritrea: Suicide mortality rate, female (per 100,000 female population)

Name: Eritrea: Suicide mortality rate, female (per 100,000 female population)
Creator: World Bank
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In 2021, Eritrea's Suicide mortality rate, female (per 100,000 female population) was 7.20.

That's up 6.2% from 2020, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 4.18 . Eritrea ranks #29 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #5 of 48.

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

Trend (2002–2021)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 7.20; 2021
Trough: 6.38; 2003
1-year change: +6.2%
5-year change: +6.8%; +1.3% / yr
10-year change: +5.6%; +0.5% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Suicide mortality rate, female (per 100,000 female population)
2021	7.2000
2020	6.7800
2019	6.9000
2018	6.9600
2017	6.8200
2016	6.7400
2015	6.7500
2014	6.7400
2013	6.9100
2012	6.7400

About Suicide mortality rate, female (per 100,000 female 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.FE.P5 • Category: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Eritrea's Suicide mortality rate, female (per 100,000 female population) in 2021?: In 2021, Eritrea's Suicide mortality rate, female (per 100,000 female population) was 7.20, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Eritrea's Suicide mortality rate, female (per 100,000 female population) rising or falling?: Eritrea's Suicide mortality rate, female (per 100,000 female population) rose 6.2% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Eritrea rank globally on Suicide mortality rate, female (per 100,000 female population)?: In 2021, Eritrea ranked #29 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate, female (per 100,000 female population).
How does Eritrea's Suicide mortality rate, female (per 100,000 female population) compare to the world average?: The global average for Suicide mortality rate, female (per 100,000 female population) in 2021 was 4.18, so Eritrea is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #5 of 48.
What is Suicide mortality rate, female (per 100,000 female 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.FE.P5), CC BY 4.0.