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

Namibia's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) rose 2.8% from 2020 to 2021.

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

In 2021, Namibia ranked #70 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population).

How does Namibia'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 Namibia is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #13 of 48.

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

Name: Namibia: Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)
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In 2021, Namibia's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) was 8.59.

That's up 2.8% from 2020, the highest value since 2017.

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 8.55 . Namibia ranks #70 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #13 of 48.

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

Trend (2002–2021)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 10.57; 2003
Trough: 8.02; 2016
1-year change: +2.8%
5-year change: +7.1%; +1.4% / yr
10-year change: -4.6%; -0.5% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)
2021	8.5900
2020	8.3600
2019	8.3000
2018	8.2800
2017	8.8700
2016	8.0200
2015	9.5200
2014	9.6200
2013	8.9100
2012	8.7800

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 Namibia's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) in 2021?: In 2021, Namibia's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) was 8.59, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Namibia's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) rising or falling?: Namibia's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) rose 2.8% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Namibia rank globally on Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)?: In 2021, Namibia ranked #70 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population).
How does Namibia'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 Namibia is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #13 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.