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

In 2021, Japan ranked #5 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate, female (per 100,000 female population).

Japan: Suicide mortality rate, female (per 100,000 female population)

Name: Japan: Suicide mortality rate, female (per 100,000 female population)
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In 2021, Japan's Suicide mortality rate, female (per 100,000 female population) was 11.54.

That's up 3.8% from 2020, the highest value since 2014.

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 4.18 . Japan ranks #5 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #2 of 26.

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

Trend (2002–2021)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 14.29; 2011
Trough: 9.71; 2019
1-year change: +3.8%
5-year change: +9.0%; +1.7% / yr
10-year change: -19.2%; -2.1% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Suicide mortality rate, female (per 100,000 female population)
2021	11.5400
2020	11.1200
2019	9.7100
2018	10.2700
2017	10.1700
2016	10.5900
2015	11.4700
2014	12.3400
2013	12.9100
2012	12.9300

About Suicide mortality rate, female (per 100,000 female 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.FE.P5 • Category: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Japan's Suicide mortality rate, female (per 100,000 female population) in 2021?: In 2021, Japan's Suicide mortality rate, female (per 100,000 female population) was 11.54, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Japan's Suicide mortality rate, female (per 100,000 female population) rising or falling?: Japan's Suicide mortality rate, female (per 100,000 female population) rose 3.8% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Japan rank globally on Suicide mortality rate, female (per 100,000 female population)?: In 2021, Japan ranked #5 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate, female (per 100,000 female population).
How does Japan's Suicide mortality rate, female (per 100,000 female population) compare to the world average?: The global average for Suicide mortality rate, female (per 100,000 female population) in 2021 was 4.18, so Japan is above the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #2 of 26.
What is Suicide mortality rate, female (per 100,000 female 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.FE.P5), CC BY 4.0.