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

In 2021, Solomon Islands ranked #12 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population).

How does Solomon Islands'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 Solomon Islands is above the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #3 of 26.

Solomon Islands: Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)

Name: Solomon Islands: Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)
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In 2021, Solomon Islands's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) was 19.60.

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

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 8.55 . Solomon Islands ranks #12 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #3 of 26.

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

Trend (2002–2021)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 21.07; 2008
Trough: 16.70; 2004
1-year change: +0.3%
5-year change: -4.2%; -0.8% / yr
10-year change: -6.0%; -0.6% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)
2021	19.6000
2020	19.5400
2019	20.4300
2018	20.5900
2017	20.4900
2016	20.4500
2015	20.5200
2014	20.5800
2013	20.6200
2012	20.8100

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 Solomon Islands's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) in 2021?: In 2021, Solomon Islands's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) was 19.60, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Solomon Islands's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) rising or falling?: Solomon Islands's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) rose 0.3% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Solomon Islands rank globally on Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)?: In 2021, Solomon Islands ranked #12 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population).
How does Solomon Islands'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 Solomon Islands is above the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #3 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.