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

In 2021, Eswatini ranked #10 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate, female (per 100,000 female population).

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

Name: Eswatini: Suicide mortality rate, female (per 100,000 female population)
Creator: World Bank
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In 2021, Eswatini's Suicide mortality rate, female (per 100,000 female population) was 10.10.

That's up 40.1% from 2020, the highest value since 2018.

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 4.18 . Eswatini ranks #10 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #3 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: 17.14; 2010
Trough: 6.24; 2002
1-year change: +40.1%
5-year change: +42.7%; +7.4% / yr
10-year change: -19.1%; -2.1% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Suicide mortality rate, female (per 100,000 female population)
2021	10.1000
2020	7.2100
2019	9.0300
2018	10.7100
2017	9.3000
2016	7.0800
2015	8.0400
2014	10.3700
2013	12.3000
2012	13.0800

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 Eswatini's Suicide mortality rate, female (per 100,000 female population) in 2021?: In 2021, Eswatini's Suicide mortality rate, female (per 100,000 female population) was 10.10, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Eswatini's Suicide mortality rate, female (per 100,000 female population) rising or falling?: Eswatini's Suicide mortality rate, female (per 100,000 female population) rose 40.1% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Eswatini rank globally on Suicide mortality rate, female (per 100,000 female population)?: In 2021, Eswatini ranked #10 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate, female (per 100,000 female population).
How does Eswatini'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 Eswatini is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #3 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.