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

Eswatini's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) rose 14.3% from 2020 to 2021.

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

In 2021, Eswatini ranked #3 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population).

How does Eswatini'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 Eswatini is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #2 of 48.

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

Name: Eswatini: Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)
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In 2021, Eswatini's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) was 27.23.

That's up 14.3% from 2020, the highest value since 2019.

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 8.55 . Eswatini ranks #3 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #2 of 48.

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

Trend (2002–2021)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 29.85; 2018
Trough: 15.36; 2002
1-year change: +14.3%
5-year change: +5.4%; +1.1% / yr
10-year change: +41.0%; +3.5% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)
2021	27.2300
2020	23.8300
2019	28.1300
2018	29.8500
2017	28.8700
2016	25.8400
2015	24.3700
2014	22.7800
2013	21.5300
2012	20.4300

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 Eswatini's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) in 2021?: In 2021, Eswatini's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) was 27.23, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Eswatini's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) rising or falling?: Eswatini's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) rose 14.3% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Eswatini rank globally on Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)?: In 2021, Eswatini ranked #3 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population).
How does Eswatini'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 Eswatini is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #2 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.