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

In 2021, Korea, Rep. ranked #1 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate, female (per 100,000 female population).

Korea, Rep.: Suicide mortality rate, female (per 100,000 female population)

Name: Korea, Rep.: Suicide mortality rate, female (per 100,000 female population)
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In 2021, Korea, Rep.'s Suicide mortality rate, female (per 100,000 female population) was 16.94.

That's up 1.0% from 2020, the highest value since 2014.

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 4.18 . Korea, Rep. ranks #1 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #1 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: 24.68; 2009
Trough: 12.18; 2002
1-year change: +1.0%
5-year change: +6.7%; +1.3% / yr
10-year change: -23.8%; -2.7% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Suicide mortality rate, female (per 100,000 female population)
2021	16.9400
2020	16.7700
2019	16.6700
2018	15.6600
2017	14.5200
2016	15.8700
2015	16.4500
2014	17.2800
2013	18.7500
2012	19.7100

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 Korea, Rep.'s Suicide mortality rate, female (per 100,000 female population) in 2021?: In 2021, Korea, Rep.'s Suicide mortality rate, female (per 100,000 female population) was 16.94, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Korea, Rep.'s Suicide mortality rate, female (per 100,000 female population) rising or falling?: Korea, Rep.'s Suicide mortality rate, female (per 100,000 female population) rose 1.0% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Korea, Rep. rank globally on Suicide mortality rate, female (per 100,000 female population)?: In 2021, Korea, Rep. ranked #1 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate, female (per 100,000 female population).
How does Korea, Rep.'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 Korea, Rep. is above the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #1 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.