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

In 2021, Lesotho ranked #2 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population).

How does Lesotho'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 Lesotho is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #2 of 48.

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

Name: Lesotho: Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population)
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In 2021, Lesotho's Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) was 41.35.

That's down 16.3% from 2020, the highest value since 2020.

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 13.03 . Lesotho ranks #2 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #2 of 48.

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

Trend (2002–2021)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 49.40; 2020
Trough: 18.28; 2009
1-year change: -16.3%
5-year change: +9.2%; +1.8% / yr
10-year change: +5.6%; +0.5% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population)
2021	41.3500
2020	49.4000
2019	41.5400
2018	40.1500
2017	37.8100
2016	37.8700
2015	38.7800
2014	38.7300
2013	32.9700
2012	29.3500

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 Lesotho's Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) in 2021?: In 2021, Lesotho's Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) was 41.35, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Lesotho's Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) rising or falling?: Lesotho's Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) fell 16.3% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Lesotho rank globally on Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population)?: In 2021, Lesotho ranked #2 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population).
How does Lesotho'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 Lesotho is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #2 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.