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

In 2021, Niger ranked #143 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population).

How does Niger'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 Niger is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #44 of 48.

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

Name: Niger: Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population)
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In 2021, Niger's Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) was 5.95.

That's up 2.9% from 2020, the highest value since 2019.

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 13.03 . Niger ranks #143 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #44 of 48.

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

Trend (2002–2021)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 6.07; 2015
Trough: 4.93; 2002
1-year change: +2.9%
5-year change: -1.3%; -0.3% / yr
10-year change: +3.8%; +0.4% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population)
2021	5.9500
2020	5.7800
2019	6.0700
2018	6.0100
2017	6.0000
2016	6.0300
2015	6.0700
2014	6.0600
2013	6.0200
2012	5.9300

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 Niger's Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) in 2021?: In 2021, Niger's Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) was 5.95, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Niger's Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) rising or falling?: Niger's Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) rose 2.9% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Niger rank globally on Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population)?: In 2021, Niger ranked #143 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population).
How does Niger'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 Niger is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #44 of 48.
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.