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

Ireland's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) fell 0.8% from 2020 to 2021.

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

In 2021, Ireland ranked #71 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population).

How does Ireland'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 Ireland is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #34 of 48.

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

Name: Ireland: Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)
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In 2021, Ireland's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) was 8.55.

That's down 0.8% from 2020, the highest value since 2020.

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 8.55 . Ireland ranks #71 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #34 of 48.

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

Trend (2002–2021)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 14.03; 2009
Trough: 8.07; 2019
1-year change: -0.8%
5-year change: -11.2%; -2.4% / yr
10-year change: -32.7%; -3.9% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)
2021	8.5500
2020	8.6200
2019	8.0700
2018	9.2900
2017	8.4700
2016	9.6300
2015	9.4300
2014	10.8800
2013	11.1200
2012	12.3700

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 Ireland's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) in 2021?: In 2021, Ireland's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) was 8.55, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Ireland's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) rising or falling?: Ireland's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) fell 0.8% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Ireland rank globally on Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)?: In 2021, Ireland ranked #71 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population).
How does Ireland'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 Ireland is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #34 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.