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

In 2021, Uganda ranked #110 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population).

How does Uganda'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 Uganda is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #31 of 48.

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

Name: Uganda: Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population)
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In 2021, Uganda's Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) was 8.79.

That's up 11.0% from 2020, the highest value since 2007.

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 13.03 . Uganda ranks #110 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #31 of 48.

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

Trend (2002–2021)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 10.78; 2002
Trough: 7.34; 2017
1-year change: +11.0%
5-year change: +17.7%; +3.3% / yr
10-year change: +4.5%; +0.4% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population)
2021	8.7900
2020	7.9200
2019	8.3300
2018	7.7300
2017	7.3400
2016	7.4700
2015	7.4400
2014	7.7600
2013	7.9500
2012	8.1700

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 Uganda's Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) in 2021?: In 2021, Uganda's Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) was 8.79, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Uganda's Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) rising or falling?: Uganda's Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) rose 11.0% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Uganda rank globally on Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population)?: In 2021, Uganda ranked #110 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population).
How does Uganda'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 Uganda is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #31 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.