How does Micronesia, Fed. Sts. rank globally on Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)?

In 2021, Micronesia, Fed. Sts. ranked #11 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population).

Micronesia, Fed. Sts.: Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)

Name: Micronesia, Fed. Sts.: Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)
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In 2021, Micronesia, Fed. Sts.'s Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) was 19.76.

That's up 3.3% from 2020, the highest value since 2019.

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 8.55 . Micronesia, Fed. Sts. ranks #11 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #2 of 26.

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

Trend (2002–2021)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 22.52; 2005
Trough: 19.12; 2020
1-year change: +3.3%
5-year change: -2.6%; -0.5% / yr
10-year change: -11.2%; -1.2% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)
2021	19.7600
2020	19.1200
2019	20.5200
2018	20.4600
2017	20.3900
2016	20.2900
2015	20.4000
2014	20.0500
2013	22.0000
2012	22.3200

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 Micronesia, Fed. Sts.'s Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) in 2021?: In 2021, Micronesia, Fed. Sts.'s Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) was 19.76, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Micronesia, Fed. Sts.'s Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) rising or falling?: Micronesia, Fed. Sts.'s Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) rose 3.3% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Micronesia, Fed. Sts. rank globally on Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)?: In 2021, Micronesia, Fed. Sts. ranked #11 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population).
How does Micronesia, Fed. Sts.'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 Micronesia, Fed. Sts. is above the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #2 of 26.
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.