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

In 2021, Sierra Leone ranked #121 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population).

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

Name: Sierra Leone: Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population)
Creator: World Bank
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In 2021, Sierra Leone's Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) was 7.80.

That's up 15.9% from 2020, the highest value since 2018.

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 13.03 . Sierra Leone ranks #121 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #36 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: 7.83; 2018
Trough: 6.73; 2020
1-year change: +15.9%
5-year change: +5.3%; +1.0% / yr
10-year change: +5.1%; +0.5% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population)
2021	7.8000
2020	6.7300
2019	7.7900
2018	7.8300
2017	7.6300
2016	7.4100
2015	7.1100
2014	7.1400
2013	7.2400
2012	7.4900

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 Sierra Leone's Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) in 2021?: In 2021, Sierra Leone's Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) was 7.80, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Sierra Leone's Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) rising or falling?: Sierra Leone's Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) rose 15.9% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Sierra Leone rank globally on Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population)?: In 2021, Sierra Leone ranked #121 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population).
How does Sierra Leone'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 Sierra Leone is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #36 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.