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

Romania's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) fell 1.2% from 2020 to 2021.

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

In 2021, Romania ranked #57 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population).

How does Romania'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 Romania is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #29 of 48.

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

Name: Romania: Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)
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In 2021, Romania's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) was 9.62.

That's down 1.2% from 2020, the highest value since 2020.

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 8.55 . Romania ranks #57 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #29 of 48.

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

Trend (2002–2021)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 14.10; 2002
Trough: 9.17; 2019
1-year change: -1.2%
5-year change: -6.7%; -1.4% / yr
10-year change: -20.6%; -2.3% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)
2021	9.6200
2020	9.7400
2019	9.1700
2018	10.2200
2017	10.1000
2016	10.3100
2015	11.5200
2014	11.3300
2013	12.2300
2012	12.6000

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 Romania's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) in 2021?: In 2021, Romania's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) was 9.62, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Romania's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) rising or falling?: Romania's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) fell 1.2% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Romania rank globally on Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)?: In 2021, Romania ranked #57 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population).
How does Romania'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 Romania is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #29 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.