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

Samoa's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) rose 0.3% from 2020 to 2021.

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

In 2021, Samoa ranked #46 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population).

How does Samoa'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 Samoa is above the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #10 of 26.

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

Name: Samoa: Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)
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In 2021, Samoa's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) was 12.00.

That's up 0.3% from 2020, the highest value since 2019.

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 8.55 . Samoa ranks #46 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #10 of 26.

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

Trend (2002–2021)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 13.29; 2016
Trough: 9.42; 2009
1-year change: +0.3%
5-year change: -9.7%; -2.0% / yr
10-year change: +2.0%; +0.2% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)
2021	12.0000
2020	11.9700
2019	12.9000
2018	12.9800
2017	13.1100
2016	13.2900
2015	13.0200
2014	12.7300
2013	11.2500
2012	11.8800

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 Samoa's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) in 2021?: In 2021, Samoa's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) was 12.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Samoa's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) rising or falling?: Samoa's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) rose 0.3% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Samoa rank globally on Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)?: In 2021, Samoa ranked #46 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population).
How does Samoa'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 Samoa is above the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #10 of 26.
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.