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

In 2021, Sri Lanka ranked #28 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population).

Sri Lanka: Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population)

Name: Sri Lanka: Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population)
Creator: World Bank
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In 2021, Sri Lanka's Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) was 24.22.

That's up 19.8% from 2020, the highest value since 2019.

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 13.03 . Sri Lanka ranks #28 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within South Asia, it ranks #1 of 6.

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

Trend (2002–2021)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 48.59; 2002
Trough: 20.22; 2020
1-year change: +19.8%
5-year change: -1.0%; -0.2% / yr
10-year change: -16.9%; -1.8% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population)
2021	24.2200
2020	20.2200
2019	26.0600
2018	25.1900
2017	24.6800
2016	24.4600
2015	23.9800
2014	24.3000
2013	25.9000
2012	27.6200

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 Sri Lanka's Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) in 2021?: In 2021, Sri Lanka's Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) was 24.22, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Sri Lanka's Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) rising or falling?: Sri Lanka's Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) rose 19.8% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Sri Lanka rank globally on Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population)?: In 2021, Sri Lanka ranked #28 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population).
How does Sri Lanka'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 Sri Lanka is above the world average. Within South Asia, it ranks #1 of 6.
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.