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

Moldova's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) rose 21.7% from 2020 to 2021.

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

In 2021, Moldova ranked #34 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population).

How does Moldova'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 Moldova is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #16 of 48.

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

Name: Moldova: Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)
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In 2021, Moldova's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) was 14.14.

That's up 21.7% from 2020, the highest value since 2016.

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 8.55 . Moldova ranks #34 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #16 of 48.

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

Trend (2002–2021)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 21.81; 2006
Trough: 11.62; 2020
1-year change: +21.7%
5-year change: -4.2%; -0.9% / yr
10-year change: -8.7%; -0.9% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)
2021	14.1400
2020	11.6200
2019	12.6800
2018	13.0700
2017	13.5500
2016	14.7600
2015	14.8700
2014	16.1800
2013	15.9900
2012	16.7100

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 Moldova's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) in 2021?: In 2021, Moldova's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) was 14.14, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Moldova's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) rising or falling?: Moldova's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) rose 21.7% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Moldova rank globally on Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)?: In 2021, Moldova ranked #34 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population).
How does Moldova'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 Moldova is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #16 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.