How does Iran, Islamic Rep. rank globally on Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)?

In 2021, Iran, Islamic Rep. ranked #145 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population).

How does Iran, Islamic Rep.'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 Iran, Islamic Rep. is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #9 of 23.

Iran, Islamic Rep.: Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)

Name: Iran, Islamic Rep.: Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)
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In 2021, Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) was 4.07.

That's up 19.7% from 2020, the highest value since 2019.

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 8.55 . Iran, Islamic Rep. ranks #145 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #9 of 23.

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

Trend (2002–2021)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 5.69; 2002
Trough: 3.40; 2020
1-year change: +19.7%
5-year change: -13.8%; -2.9% / yr
10-year change: -15.9%; -1.7% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)
2021	4.0700
2020	3.4000
2019	4.2700
2018	4.3300
2017	4.5000
2016	4.7200
2015	4.6600
2014	4.9300
2013	4.6800
2012	4.5200

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 Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) in 2021?: In 2021, Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) was 4.07, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) rising or falling?: Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) rose 19.7% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Iran, Islamic Rep. rank globally on Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)?: In 2021, Iran, Islamic Rep. ranked #145 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population).
How does Iran, Islamic Rep.'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 Iran, Islamic Rep. is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #9 of 23.
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.