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

In 2021, India ranked #63 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population).

How does India'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 India is above the world average. Within South Asia, it ranks #2 of 6.

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

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In 2021, India's Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) was 13.80.

That's down 8.5% from 2020, the highest value since 2020.

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 13.03 . India ranks #63 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within South Asia, it ranks #2 of 6.

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

Trend (2002–2021)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 17.54; 2011
Trough: 13.80; 2021
1-year change: -8.5%
5-year change: -16.2%; -3.5% / yr
10-year change: -21.3%; -2.4% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population)
2021	13.8000
2020	15.0900
2019	16.4700
2018	16.6600
2017	16.8400
2016	16.4600
2015	16.5300
2014	17.1000
2013	17.4300
2012	17.4900

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 India's Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) in 2021?: In 2021, India's Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) was 13.80, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is India's Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) rising or falling?: India's Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) fell 8.5% from 2020 to 2021.
How does India rank globally on Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population)?: In 2021, India ranked #63 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population).
How does India'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 India is above the world average. Within South Asia, it ranks #2 of 6.
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.