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

Mauritius's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) fell 7.8% from 2020 to 2021.

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

In 2021, Mauritius ranked #53 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population).

How does Mauritius'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 Mauritius is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #8 of 48.

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

Name: Mauritius: Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)
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In 2021, Mauritius's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) was 10.52.

That's down 7.8% from 2020, the highest value since 2020.

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 8.55 . Mauritius ranks #53 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #8 of 48.

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

Trend (2002–2021)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 11.57; 2002
Trough: 6.98; 2008
1-year change: -7.8%
5-year change: +26.3%; +4.8% / yr
10-year change: +9.4%; +0.9% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)
2021	10.5200
2020	11.4100
2019	9.7600
2018	8.9800
2017	9.4600
2016	8.3300
2015	8.3600
2014	10.5400
2013	8.4800
2012	9.9500

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 Mauritius's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) in 2021?: In 2021, Mauritius's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) was 10.52, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Mauritius's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) rising or falling?: Mauritius's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) fell 7.8% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Mauritius rank globally on Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)?: In 2021, Mauritius ranked #53 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population).
How does Mauritius'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 Mauritius is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #8 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.