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

In 2021, Latvia ranked #18 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population).

How does Latvia'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 Latvia is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #6 of 48.

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

Name: Latvia: Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population)
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In 2021, Latvia's Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) was 27.50.

That's down 13.4% from 2020, the highest value since 2020.

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 13.03 . Latvia ranks #18 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #6 of 48.

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

Trend (2002–2021)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
2004 · EU enlargement (10 new members)

Highlights

Peak: 53.72; 2002
Trough: 27.50; 2021
1-year change: -13.4%
5-year change: -24.4%; -5.4% / yr
10-year change: -33.3%; -4.0% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population)
2021	27.5000
2020	31.7700
2019	29.1700
2018	34.2000
2017	36.1600
2016	36.3700
2015	37.3200
2014	37.1600
2013	37.9600
2012	42.9900

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 Latvia's Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) in 2021?: In 2021, Latvia's Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) was 27.50, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Latvia's Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) rising or falling?: Latvia's Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) fell 13.4% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Latvia rank globally on Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population)?: In 2021, Latvia ranked #18 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population).
How does Latvia'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 Latvia is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #6 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.