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

In 2021, Norway ranked #43 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population).

How does Norway'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 Norway is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #21 of 48.

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

Name: Norway: Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population)
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In 2021, Norway's Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) was 18.86.

That's up 7.1% from 2020, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 13.03 . Norway ranks #43 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #21 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: 18.86; 2021
Trough: 14.67; 2008
1-year change: +7.1%
5-year change: +17.7%; +3.3% / 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	18.8600
2020	17.6100
2019	17.6100
2018	18.3700
2017	15.5400
2016	16.0300
2015	15.4900
2014	15.8900
2013	15.1100
2012	15.2300

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 Norway's Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) in 2021?: In 2021, Norway's Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) was 18.86, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Norway's Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) rising or falling?: Norway's Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) rose 7.1% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Norway rank globally on Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population)?: In 2021, Norway ranked #43 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population).
How does Norway'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 Norway is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #21 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.