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

Peru's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) rose 2.7% from 2020 to 2021.

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

In 2021, Peru ranked #172 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population).

How does Peru'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 Peru is below the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #29 of 32.

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

Name: Peru: Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)
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In 2021, Peru's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) was 1.54.

That's up 2.7% from 2020, the highest value since 2019.

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 8.55 . Peru ranks #172 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #29 of 32.

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

Trend (2002–2021)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 2.57; 2012
Trough: 0.60; 2009
1-year change: +2.7%
5-year change: +8.5%; +1.6% / yr
10-year change: -28.0%; -3.2% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)
2021	1.5400
2020	1.5000
2019	2.1900
2018	1.8000
2017	1.4100
2016	1.4200
2015	0.9600
2014	1.5400
2013	1.3000
2012	2.5700

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 Peru's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) in 2021?: In 2021, Peru's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) was 1.54, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Peru's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) rising or falling?: Peru's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) rose 2.7% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Peru rank globally on Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)?: In 2021, Peru ranked #172 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population).
How does Peru'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 Peru is below the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #29 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.