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

Spain's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) rose 1.2% from 2020 to 2021.

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

In 2021, Spain ranked #67 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population).

How does Spain'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 Spain is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #33 of 48.

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

Name: Spain: Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)
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In 2021, Spain's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) was 8.72.

That's up 1.2% from 2020, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 8.55 . Spain ranks #67 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #33 of 48.

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

Trend (2002–2021)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 8.72; 2021
Trough: 7.01; 2010
1-year change: +1.2%
5-year change: +10.4%; +2.0% / yr
10-year change: +22.8%; +2.1% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)
2021	8.7200
2020	8.6200
2019	8.1000
2018	7.7900
2017	8.1200
2016	7.9000
2015	7.9700
2014	8.6000
2013	8.5000
2012	7.7400

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 Spain's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) in 2021?: In 2021, Spain's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) was 8.72, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Spain's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) rising or falling?: Spain's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) rose 1.2% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Spain rank globally on Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)?: In 2021, Spain ranked #67 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population).
How does Spain'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 Spain is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #33 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.