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

In 2021, Nicaragua ranked #146 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate, female (per 100,000 female population).

Nicaragua: Suicide mortality rate, female (per 100,000 female population)

Name: Nicaragua: Suicide mortality rate, female (per 100,000 female population)
Creator: World Bank
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In 2021, Nicaragua's Suicide mortality rate, female (per 100,000 female population) was 1.68.

That's down 9.2% from 2020, the highest value since 2020.

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 4.18 . Nicaragua ranks #146 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #20 of 32.

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

Trend (2002–2021)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 4.13; 2002
Trough: 1.68; 2021
1-year change: -9.2%
5-year change: -13.4%; -2.8% / yr
10-year change: -50.7%; -6.8% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Suicide mortality rate, female (per 100,000 female population)
2021	1.6800
2020	1.8500
2019	2.0800
2018	2.3100
2017	2.2400
2016	1.9400
2015	2.4600
2014	2.3700
2013	2.7300
2012	2.6600

About Suicide mortality rate, female (per 100,000 female 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.FE.P5 • Category: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Nicaragua's Suicide mortality rate, female (per 100,000 female population) in 2021?: In 2021, Nicaragua's Suicide mortality rate, female (per 100,000 female population) was 1.68, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Nicaragua's Suicide mortality rate, female (per 100,000 female population) rising or falling?: Nicaragua's Suicide mortality rate, female (per 100,000 female population) fell 9.2% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Nicaragua rank globally on Suicide mortality rate, female (per 100,000 female population)?: In 2021, Nicaragua ranked #146 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate, female (per 100,000 female population).
How does Nicaragua's Suicide mortality rate, female (per 100,000 female population) compare to the world average?: The global average for Suicide mortality rate, female (per 100,000 female population) in 2021 was 4.18, so Nicaragua is below the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #20 of 32.
What is Suicide mortality rate, female (per 100,000 female 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.FE.P5), CC BY 4.0.