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

In 2021, Nepal ranked #68 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population).

How does Nepal'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 Nepal is above the world average. Within South Asia, it ranks #3 of 6.

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

Name: Nepal: Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population)
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In 2021, Nepal's Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) was 13.33.

That's up 2.6% from 2020, the highest value since 2019.

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 13.03 . Nepal ranks #68 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within South Asia, it ranks #3 of 6.

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

Trend (2002–2021)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 13.78; 2019
Trough: 11.43; 2008
1-year change: +2.6%
5-year change: +0.9%; +0.2% / yr
10-year change: +3.4%; +0.3% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population)
2021	13.3300
2020	12.9900
2019	13.7800
2018	13.7200
2017	13.7200
2016	13.2100
2015	13.7100
2014	13.5600
2013	13.5100
2012	12.8800

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 Nepal's Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) in 2021?: In 2021, Nepal's Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) was 13.33, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Nepal's Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) rising or falling?: Nepal's Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) rose 2.6% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Nepal rank globally on Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population)?: In 2021, Nepal ranked #68 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population).
How does Nepal'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 Nepal is above the world average. Within South Asia, it ranks #3 of 6.
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.