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

Panama's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) rose 34.3% from 2020 to 2021.

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

In 2021, Panama ranked #150 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population).

How does Panama'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 Panama is below the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #25 of 32.

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

Name: Panama: Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)
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In 2021, Panama's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) was 3.29.

That's up 34.3% from 2020, the highest value since 2014.

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 8.55 . Panama ranks #150 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #25 of 32.

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

Trend (2002–2021)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 5.68; 2003
Trough: 2.45; 2020
1-year change: +34.3%
5-year change: +6.5%; +1.3% / yr
10-year change: -15.6%; -1.7% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)
2021	3.2900
2020	2.4500
2019	2.5500
2018	2.8500
2017	3.0300
2016	3.0900
2015	2.7600
2014	4.0500
2013	3.4000
2012	3.5500

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 Panama's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) in 2021?: In 2021, Panama's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) was 3.29, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Panama's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) rising or falling?: Panama's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) rose 34.3% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Panama rank globally on Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)?: In 2021, Panama ranked #150 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population).
How does Panama'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 Panama is below the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #25 of 32.
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.