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

In 2021, Rwanda ranked #71 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population).

How does Rwanda's Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) compare to the world average?

The global average for Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) in 2021 was 13.03, so Rwanda is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #15 of 48.

Rwanda: Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population)

Name: Rwanda: Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population)
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In 2021, Rwanda's Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) was 12.80.

That's up 10.1% from 2020, the highest value since 2004.

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 13.03 . Rwanda ranks #71 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #15 of 48.

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

Trend (2002–2021)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 16.63; 2002
Trough: 11.10; 2013
1-year change: +10.1%
5-year change: +9.8%; +1.9% / yr
10-year change: +15.2%; +1.4% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population)
2021	12.8000
2020	11.6300
2019	12.2000
2018	11.9600
2017	11.9100
2016	11.6600
2015	11.5000
2014	11.3600
2013	11.1000
2012	11.1400

About Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male 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.MA.P5 • Category: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Rwanda's Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) in 2021?: In 2021, Rwanda's Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) was 12.80, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Rwanda's Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) rising or falling?: Rwanda's Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) rose 10.1% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Rwanda rank globally on Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population)?: In 2021, Rwanda ranked #71 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population).
How does Rwanda's Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) compare to the world average?: The global average for Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) in 2021 was 13.03, so Rwanda is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #15 of 48.
What is Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male 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.MA.P5), CC BY 4.0.