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

In 2021, Malawi ranked #77 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population).

How does Malawi'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 Malawi is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #17 of 48.

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

Name: Malawi: Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population)
Creator: World Bank
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In 2021, Malawi's Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) was 12.47.

That's up 6.8% from 2020, the highest value since 2007.

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 13.03 . Malawi ranks #77 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #17 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: 12.80; 2006
Trough: 10.52; 2014
1-year change: +6.8%
5-year change: +13.0%; +2.5% / yr
10-year change: +14.1%; +1.3% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population)
2021	12.4700
2020	11.6800
2019	12.1400
2018	11.6500
2017	11.4500
2016	11.0400
2015	10.8100
2014	10.5200
2013	10.6900
2012	10.8500

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 Malawi's Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) in 2021?: In 2021, Malawi's Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) was 12.47, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Malawi's Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) rising or falling?: Malawi's Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) rose 6.8% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Malawi rank globally on Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population)?: In 2021, Malawi ranked #77 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population).
How does Malawi'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 Malawi is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #17 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.