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

Portugal's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) fell 4.6% from 2020 to 2021.

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

In 2021, Portugal ranked #49 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population).

How does Portugal'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 Portugal is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #24 of 48.

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

Name: Portugal: Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)
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In 2021, Portugal's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) was 11.52.

That's down 4.6% from 2020, the highest value since 2020.

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 8.55 . Portugal ranks #49 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #24 of 48.

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

Trend (2002–2021)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 14.23; 2014
Trough: 10.55; 2004
1-year change: -4.6%
5-year change: +1.2%; +0.2% / yr
10-year change: -6.1%; -0.6% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)
2021	11.5200
2020	12.0800
2019	12.6600
2018	11.8300
2017	12.1000
2016	11.3800
2015	13.2500
2014	14.2300
2013	12.5000
2012	13.5000

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 Portugal's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) in 2021?: In 2021, Portugal's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) was 11.52, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Portugal's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) rising or falling?: Portugal's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) fell 4.6% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Portugal rank globally on Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)?: In 2021, Portugal ranked #49 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population).
How does Portugal'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 Portugal is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #24 of 48.
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.