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

Eritrea's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) rose 2.8% from 2020 to 2021.

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

In 2021, Eritrea ranked #41 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population).

How does Eritrea'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 Eritrea is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #6 of 48.

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

Name: Eritrea: Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)
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In 2021, Eritrea's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) was 13.23.

That's up 2.8% from 2020, the highest value since 2013.

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 8.55 . Eritrea ranks #41 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #6 of 48.

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

Trend (2002–2021)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 13.65; 2009
Trough: 12.78; 2003
1-year change: +2.8%
5-year change: +2.3%; +0.5% / yr
10-year change: -1.0%; -0.1% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)
2021	13.2300
2020	12.8700
2019	13.0000
2018	13.1800
2017	13.0500
2016	12.9300
2015	13.0400
2014	13.0700
2013	13.3600
2012	13.1400

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 Eritrea's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) in 2021?: In 2021, Eritrea's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) was 13.23, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Eritrea's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) rising or falling?: Eritrea's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) rose 2.8% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Eritrea rank globally on Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)?: In 2021, Eritrea ranked #41 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population).
How does Eritrea'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 Eritrea is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #6 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.