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

Finland's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) rose 3.0% from 2020 to 2021.

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

In 2021, Finland ranked #32 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population).

How does Finland'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 Finland is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #14 of 48.

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

Name: Finland: Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)
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In 2021, Finland's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) was 14.57.

That's up 3.0% from 2020, the highest value since 2018.

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 8.55 . Finland ranks #32 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #14 of 48.

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

Trend (2002–2021)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 22.16; 2002
Trough: 14.09; 2015
1-year change: +3.0%
5-year change: -4.7%; -1.0% / yr
10-year change: -17.9%; -1.9% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)
2021	14.5700
2020	14.1400
2019	14.3800
2018	15.6700
2017	15.7100
2016	15.2900
2015	14.0900
2014	15.5200
2013	17.2000
2012	16.8500

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 Finland's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) in 2021?: In 2021, Finland's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) was 14.57, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Finland's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) rising or falling?: Finland's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) rose 3.0% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Finland rank globally on Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)?: In 2021, Finland ranked #32 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population).
How does Finland'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 Finland is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #14 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.