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

France's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) rose 2.0% from 2020 to 2021.

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

In 2021, France ranked #20 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population).

How does France'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 France is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #6 of 48.

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

Name: France: Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)
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In 2021, France's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) was 16.58.

That's up 2.0% from 2020, the highest value since 2013.

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 8.55 . France ranks #20 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, 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: 20.18; 2003
Trough: 14.63; 2016
1-year change: +2.0%
5-year change: +13.3%; +2.5% / yr
10-year change: -8.1%; -0.8% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)
2021	16.5800
2020	16.2500
2019	15.0500
2018	15.1700
2017	14.7800
2016	14.6300
2015	15.5700
2014	15.6600
2013	16.9800
2012	17.1300

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 France's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) in 2021?: In 2021, France's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) was 16.58, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is France's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) rising or falling?: France's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) rose 2.0% from 2020 to 2021.
How does France rank globally on Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)?: In 2021, France ranked #20 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population).
How does France'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 France is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, 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.