How does Somalia, Fed. Rep. rank globally on Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)?

In 2021, Somalia, Fed. Rep. ranked #82 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population).

How does Somalia, Fed. Rep.'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 Somalia, Fed. Rep. is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #18 of 48.

Somalia, Fed. Rep.: Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)

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In 2021, Somalia, Fed. Rep.'s Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) was 7.96.

That's down 1.0% from 2020, the highest value since 2020.

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 8.55 . Somalia, Fed. Rep. ranks #82 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #18 of 48.

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

Trend (2002–2021)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 8.56; 2002
Trough: 6.86; 2011
1-year change: -1.0%
5-year change: -0.1%; 0.0% / yr
10-year change: +16.0%; +1.5% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)
2021	7.9600
2020	8.0400
2019	7.9200
2018	7.9500
2017	7.9700
2016	7.9700
2015	8.0000
2014	8.0500
2013	8.1100
2012	7.5700

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 Somalia, Fed. Rep.'s Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) in 2021?: In 2021, Somalia, Fed. Rep.'s Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) was 7.96, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Somalia, Fed. Rep.'s Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) rising or falling?: Somalia, Fed. Rep.'s Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) fell 1.0% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Somalia, Fed. Rep. rank globally on Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)?: In 2021, Somalia, Fed. Rep. ranked #82 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population).
How does Somalia, Fed. Rep.'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 Somalia, Fed. Rep. is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #18 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.