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

In 2021, Gabon ranked #81 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population).

How does Gabon's Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) compare to the world average?

The global average for Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) in 2021 was 13.03, so Gabon is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #19 of 48.

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

Name: Gabon: Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population)
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In 2021, Gabon's Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) was 12.02.

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

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 13.03 . Gabon ranks #81 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #19 of 48.

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

Trend (2002–2021)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 16.61; 2014
Trough: 12.02; 2021
1-year change: -2.0%
5-year change: -25.2%; -5.6% / yr
10-year change: -21.9%; -2.4% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population)
2021	12.0200
2020	12.2700
2019	14.9500
2018	15.6900
2017	15.6800
2016	16.0600
2015	16.4200
2014	16.6100
2013	14.8100
2012	14.8500

About Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male 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.MA.P5 • Category: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Gabon's Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) in 2021?: In 2021, Gabon's Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) was 12.02, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Gabon's Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) rising or falling?: Gabon's Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) fell 2.0% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Gabon rank globally on Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population)?: In 2021, Gabon ranked #81 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population).
How does Gabon's Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) compare to the world average?: The global average for Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) in 2021 was 13.03, so Gabon is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #19 of 48.
What is Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male 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.MA.P5), CC BY 4.0.