Is Lebanon's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) rising or falling?

Lebanon's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) fell 11.4% from 2020 to 2021.

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

In 2021, Lebanon ranked #180 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population).

How does Lebanon's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) compare to the world average?

The global average for Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) in 2021 was 8.55, so Lebanon is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #19 of 23.

Lebanon: Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)

Name: Lebanon: Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)
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In 2021, Lebanon's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) was 0.70.

That's down 11.4% from 2020, the highest value since 2020.

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 8.55 . Lebanon ranks #180 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #19 of 23.

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

Trend (2002–2021)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 0.89; 2002
Trough: 0.70; 2018
1-year change: -11.4%
5-year change: -7.9%; -1.6% / yr
10-year change: -16.7%; -1.8% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)
2021	0.7000
2020	0.7900
2019	0.7000
2018	0.7000
2017	0.7400
2016	0.7600
2015	0.8100
2014	0.8300
2013	0.8500
2012	0.8500

About Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 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.P5 • Category: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Lebanon's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) in 2021?: In 2021, Lebanon's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) was 0.70, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Lebanon's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) rising or falling?: Lebanon's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) fell 11.4% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Lebanon rank globally on Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)?: In 2021, Lebanon ranked #180 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population).
How does Lebanon's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) compare to the world average?: The global average for Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) in 2021 was 8.55, so Lebanon is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #19 of 23.
What is Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 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.P5), CC BY 4.0.