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

In 2021, Kenya ranked #130 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population).

How does Kenya'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 Kenya is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #40 of 48.

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

Name: Kenya: Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population)
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In 2021, Kenya's Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) was 6.69.

That's down 20.3% from 2020, the highest value since 2020.

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 13.03 . Kenya ranks #130 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #40 of 48.

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

Trend (2002–2021)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 9.53; 2018
Trough: 5.87; 2014
1-year change: -20.3%
5-year change: +1.7%; +0.3% / yr
10-year change: -13.8%; -1.5% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population)
2021	6.6900
2020	8.3900
2019	9.4500
2018	9.5300
2017	8.0400
2016	6.5800
2015	6.6400
2014	5.8700
2013	6.7800
2012	6.8600

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 Kenya's Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) in 2021?: In 2021, Kenya's Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) was 6.69, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Kenya's Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) rising or falling?: Kenya's Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) fell 20.3% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Kenya rank globally on Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population)?: In 2021, Kenya ranked #130 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population).
How does Kenya'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 Kenya is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #40 of 48.
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.