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

In 2021, Lao PDR ranked #133 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population).

How does Lao PDR'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 Lao PDR is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #18 of 26.

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

Name: Lao PDR: Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population)
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In 2021, Lao PDR's Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) was 6.55.

That's up 18.2% from 2020, the highest value since 2014.

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 13.03 . Lao PDR ranks #133 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #18 of 26.

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

Trend (2002–2021)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 7.55; 2002
Trough: 5.54; 2020
1-year change: +18.2%
5-year change: +1.2%; +0.2% / yr
10-year change: -3.0%; -0.3% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population)
2021	6.5500
2020	5.5400
2019	6.4000
2018	6.4000
2017	6.4000
2016	6.4700
2015	6.5400
2014	6.6400
2013	6.6100
2012	6.6600

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 Lao PDR's Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) in 2021?: In 2021, Lao PDR's Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) was 6.55, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Lao PDR's Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) rising or falling?: Lao PDR's Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) rose 18.2% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Lao PDR rank globally on Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population)?: In 2021, Lao PDR ranked #133 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population).
How does Lao PDR'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 Lao PDR is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #18 of 26.
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.