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

Lesotho's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) fell 14.1% from 2020 to 2021.

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

In 2021, Lesotho ranked #1 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population).

How does Lesotho'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 Lesotho is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #1 of 48.

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

Name: Lesotho: Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)
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In 2021, Lesotho's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) was 28.66.

That's down 14.1% from 2020, the highest value since 2020.

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 8.55 . Lesotho ranks #1 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #1 of 48.

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

Trend (2002–2021)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 33.38; 2020
Trough: 12.62; 2002
1-year change: -14.1%
5-year change: +7.2%; +1.4% / yr
10-year change: +4.8%; +0.5% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)
2021	28.6600
2020	33.3800
2019	28.7700
2018	27.8800
2017	26.0700
2016	26.7300
2015	27.8700
2014	27.9600
2013	24.1400
2012	21.7100

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 Lesotho's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) in 2021?: In 2021, Lesotho's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) was 28.66, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Lesotho's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) rising or falling?: Lesotho's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) fell 14.1% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Lesotho rank globally on Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)?: In 2021, Lesotho ranked #1 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population).
How does Lesotho'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 Lesotho is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #1 of 48.
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.