Is Oman's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) rising or falling?

Oman's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) fell 24.8% from 2020 to 2021.

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

In 2021, Oman ranked #178 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population).

How does Oman's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) compare to the world average?

The global average for Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) in 2021 was 8.55, so Oman is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #18 of 23.

Oman: Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)

Name: Oman: Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)
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In 2021, Oman's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) was 0.91.

That's down 24.8% from 2020, the highest value since 2020.

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 8.55 . Oman ranks #178 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #18 of 23.

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

Trend (2002–2021)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 2.16; 2003
Trough: 0.91; 2021
1-year change: -24.8%
5-year change: -49.7%; -12.8% / yr
10-year change: -53.3%; -7.3% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)
2021	0.9100
2020	1.2100
2019	2.0000
2018	2.0500
2017	1.9100
2016	1.8100
2015	1.6900
2014	2.0400
2013	1.9500
2012	2.0500

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

Frequently asked questions

What was Oman's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) in 2021?: In 2021, Oman's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) was 0.91, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Oman's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) rising or falling?: Oman's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) fell 24.8% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Oman rank globally on Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)?: In 2021, Oman ranked #178 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population).
How does Oman's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) compare to the world average?: The global average for Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) in 2021 was 8.55, so Oman is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #18 of 23.
What is Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 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.P5), CC BY 4.0.