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

In 2021, Puerto Rico (US) ranked #116 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population).

How does Puerto Rico (US)'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 Puerto Rico (US) is below the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #16 of 32.

Puerto Rico (US): Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)

Name: Puerto Rico (US): Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)
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In 2021, Puerto Rico (US)'s Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) was 5.42.

That's down 8.3% from 2020, the highest value since 2020.

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 8.55 . Puerto Rico (US) ranks #116 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #16 of 32.

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

Trend (2002–2021)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 8.70; 2009
Trough: 5.23; 2016
1-year change: -8.3%
5-year change: +3.6%; +0.7% / yr
10-year change: -19.6%; -2.2% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)
2021	5.4200
2020	5.9100
2019	5.7200
2018	5.7600
2017	6.9900
2016	5.2300
2015	6.3300
2014	5.9500
2013	6.6800
2012	6.4900

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 Puerto Rico (US)'s Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) in 2021?: In 2021, Puerto Rico (US)'s Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) was 5.42, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Puerto Rico (US)'s Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) rising or falling?: Puerto Rico (US)'s Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) fell 8.3% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Puerto Rico (US) rank globally on Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)?: In 2021, Puerto Rico (US) ranked #116 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population).
How does Puerto Rico (US)'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 Puerto Rico (US) is below the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #16 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.