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

In 2021, Lao PDR ranked #124 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate, female (per 100,000 female population).

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

Name: Lao PDR: Suicide mortality rate, female (per 100,000 female population)
Creator: World Bank
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In 2021, Lao PDR's Suicide mortality rate, female (per 100,000 female population) was 2.59.

That's up 9.3% from 2020, the highest value since 2019.

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 4.18 . Lao PDR ranks #124 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #19 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: 3.27; 2002
Trough: 2.37; 2020
1-year change: +9.3%
5-year change: -6.5%; -1.3% / yr
10-year change: -12.8%; -1.4% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Suicide mortality rate, female (per 100,000 female population)
2021	2.5900
2020	2.3700
2019	2.6900
2018	2.7300
2017	2.7400
2016	2.7700
2015	2.8200
2014	2.8900
2013	2.8700
2012	2.9300

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 Lao PDR's Suicide mortality rate, female (per 100,000 female population) in 2021?: In 2021, Lao PDR's Suicide mortality rate, female (per 100,000 female population) was 2.59, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Lao PDR's Suicide mortality rate, female (per 100,000 female population) rising or falling?: Lao PDR's Suicide mortality rate, female (per 100,000 female population) rose 9.3% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Lao PDR rank globally on Suicide mortality rate, female (per 100,000 female population)?: In 2021, Lao PDR ranked #124 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate, female (per 100,000 female population).
How does Lao PDR'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 Lao PDR is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #19 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.