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

In , South Sudan's Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) was 12.06.

That's up 1.9% from 2020, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 13.03 . South Sudan ranks #80 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #18 of 48.

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

Trend (2002–2021)

South Sudan Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
12.06
Trough
7.12
1-year change
+1.9%
5-year change
+35.4%
+6.2% / yr
10-year change
+64.8%
+5.1% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population)
12.0600
11.8400
11.2400
10.3100
9.1700
8.9100
8.4100
7.9000
7.7500
7.3900

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.P5Category: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was South Sudan's Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) in 2021?
In 2021, South Sudan's Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) was 12.06, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is South Sudan's Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) rising or falling?
South Sudan's Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) rose 1.9% from 2020 to 2021.
How does South Sudan rank globally on Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population)?
In 2021, South Sudan ranked #80 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population).
How does South Sudan'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 South Sudan is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #18 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.