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

In 2021, Nigeria ranked #113 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population).

How does Nigeria'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 Nigeria is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #33 of 48.

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

Name: Nigeria: Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population)
Creator: World Bank
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In 2021, Nigeria's Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) was 8.38.

That's up 10.4% from 2020, the highest value since 2010.

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 13.03 . Nigeria ranks #113 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #33 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: 8.64; 2009
Trough: 7.27; 2017
1-year change: +10.4%
5-year change: +13.4%; +2.5% / yr
10-year change: +2.2%; +0.2% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population)
2021	8.3800
2020	7.5900
2019	7.3600
2018	7.4200
2017	7.2700
2016	7.3900
2015	7.4500
2014	7.7300
2013	7.7800
2012	7.9900

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 Nigeria's Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) in 2021?: In 2021, Nigeria's Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) was 8.38, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Nigeria's Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) rising or falling?: Nigeria's Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) rose 10.4% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Nigeria rank globally on Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population)?: In 2021, Nigeria ranked #113 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population).
How does Nigeria'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 Nigeria is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #33 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.