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

In 2021, Gabon ranked #129 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate, female (per 100,000 female population).

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

Name: Gabon: Suicide mortality rate, female (per 100,000 female population)
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In 2021, Gabon's Suicide mortality rate, female (per 100,000 female population) was 2.41.

That's up 0.4% from 2020, the highest value since 2019.

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 4.18 . Gabon ranks #129 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #42 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: 3.55; 2005
Trough: 2.40; 2020
1-year change: +0.4%
5-year change: -4.0%; -0.8% / yr
10-year change: -14.8%; -1.6% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Suicide mortality rate, female (per 100,000 female population)
2021	2.4100
2020	2.4000
2019	2.5200
2018	2.5500
2017	2.6200
2016	2.5100
2015	2.6900
2014	2.8300
2013	2.6200
2012	2.7400

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 Gabon's Suicide mortality rate, female (per 100,000 female population) in 2021?: In 2021, Gabon's Suicide mortality rate, female (per 100,000 female population) was 2.41, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Gabon's Suicide mortality rate, female (per 100,000 female population) rising or falling?: Gabon's Suicide mortality rate, female (per 100,000 female population) rose 0.4% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Gabon rank globally on Suicide mortality rate, female (per 100,000 female population)?: In 2021, Gabon ranked #129 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate, female (per 100,000 female population).
How does Gabon'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 Gabon is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #42 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.