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

In 2021, Trinidad and Tobago ranked #39 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population).

Trinidad and Tobago: Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)

Name: Trinidad and Tobago: Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)
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In 2021, Trinidad and Tobago's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) was 13.34.

That's down 5.1% from 2020, the highest value since 2020.

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 8.55 . Trinidad and Tobago ranks #39 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #5 of 32.

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

Trend (2002–2021)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 14.33; 2002
Trough: 10.09; 2012
1-year change: -5.1%
5-year change: +2.1%; +0.4% / yr
10-year change: +19.1%; +1.8% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)
2021	13.3400
2020	14.0500
2019	13.7600
2018	13.6600
2017	13.5200
2016	13.0600
2015	11.8400
2014	11.7100
2013	11.6000
2012	10.0900

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 Trinidad and Tobago's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) in 2021?: In 2021, Trinidad and Tobago's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) was 13.34, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Trinidad and Tobago's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) rising or falling?: Trinidad and Tobago's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) fell 5.1% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Trinidad and Tobago rank globally on Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)?: In 2021, Trinidad and Tobago ranked #39 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population).
How does Trinidad and Tobago'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 Trinidad and Tobago is above the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #5 of 32.
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.