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

Hungary's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) fell 9.7% from 2020 to 2021.

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

In 2021, Hungary ranked #21 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population).

How does Hungary'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 Hungary is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #7 of 48.

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

Name: Hungary: Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)
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In 2021, Hungary's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) was 16.45.

That's down 9.7% from 2020, the highest value since 2020.

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 8.55 . Hungary ranks #21 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #7 of 48.

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

Trend (2002–2021)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
2004 · EU enlargement (10 new members)

Highlights

Peak: 28.52; 2002
Trough: 16.45; 2021
1-year change: -9.7%
5-year change: -12.6%; -2.7% / yr
10-year change: -34.8%; -4.2% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)
2021	16.4500
2020	18.2200
2019	16.6500
2018	17.7500
2017	17.4200
2016	18.8200
2015	20.0100
2014	20.6000
2013	22.3000
2012	25.0400

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 Hungary's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) in 2021?: In 2021, Hungary's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) was 16.45, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Hungary's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) rising or falling?: Hungary's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) fell 9.7% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Hungary rank globally on Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)?: In 2021, Hungary ranked #21 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population).
How does Hungary'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 Hungary is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #7 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.