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

Switzerland's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) rose 2.4% from 2020 to 2021.

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

In 2021, Switzerland ranked #35 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population).

How does Switzerland'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 Switzerland is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #17 of 48.

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

Name: Switzerland: Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)
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In 2021, Switzerland's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) was 14.02.

That's up 2.4% from 2020, the highest value since 2019.

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 8.55 . Switzerland ranks #35 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #17 of 48.

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

Trend (2002–2021)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 21.07; 2002
Trough: 13.69; 2020
1-year change: +2.4%
5-year change: -1.0%; -0.2% / yr
10-year change: -4.4%; -0.4% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)
2021	14.0200
2020	13.6900
2019	14.2300
2018	14.2500
2017	14.4000
2016	14.1600
2015	15.0500
2014	14.7800
2013	15.1000
2012	14.7500

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 Switzerland's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) in 2021?: In 2021, Switzerland's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) was 14.02, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Switzerland's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) rising or falling?: Switzerland's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) rose 2.4% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Switzerland rank globally on Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)?: In 2021, Switzerland ranked #35 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population).
How does Switzerland'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 Switzerland is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #17 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.