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

In 2021, Kuwait ranked #162 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population).

How does Kuwait'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 Kuwait is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #12 of 23.

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

Name: Kuwait: Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population)
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In 2021, Kuwait's Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) was 3.58.

That's up 4.4% from 2020, the highest value since 2005.

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 13.03 . Kuwait ranks #162 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #12 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: 4.83; 2002
Trough: 1.60; 2011
1-year change: +4.4%
5-year change: +32.6%; +5.8% / yr
10-year change: +123.7%; +8.4% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population)
2021	3.5800
2020	3.4300
2019	2.7400
2018	2.6100
2017	2.7600
2016	2.7000
2015	2.8500
2014	2.1100
2013	1.9800
2012	1.9100

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 Kuwait's Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) in 2021?: In 2021, Kuwait's Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) was 3.58, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Kuwait's Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) rising or falling?: Kuwait's Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) rose 4.4% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Kuwait rank globally on Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population)?: In 2021, Kuwait ranked #162 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population).
How does Kuwait'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 Kuwait is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #12 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.