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

In 2021, Iraq ranked #155 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population).

How does Iraq'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 Iraq is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #11 of 23.

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

Name: Iraq: Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population)
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In 2021, Iraq's Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) was 4.42.

That's up 0.7% from 2020, the highest value since 2019.

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 13.03 . Iraq ranks #155 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #11 of 23.

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

Trend (2002–2021)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 5.57; 2002
Trough: 4.39; 2020
1-year change: +0.7%
5-year change: -7.3%; -1.5% / yr
10-year change: -15.5%; -1.7% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population)
2021	4.4200
2020	4.3900
2019	4.7700
2018	4.7600
2017	4.7900
2016	4.7700
2015	4.8000
2014	4.7200
2013	5.0600
2012	5.1300

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 Iraq's Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) in 2021?: In 2021, Iraq's Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) was 4.42, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Iraq's Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) rising or falling?: Iraq's Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) rose 0.7% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Iraq rank globally on Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population)?: In 2021, Iraq ranked #155 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population).
How does Iraq'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 Iraq is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #11 of 23.
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.