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

In 2021, United Arab Emirates ranked #169 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population).

United Arab Emirates: Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)

Name: United Arab Emirates: Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)
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In 2021, United Arab Emirates's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) was 1.71.

That's down 28.2% from 2020, the highest value since 2020.

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 8.55 . United Arab Emirates ranks #169 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #16 of 23.

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

Trend (2002–2021)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 2.67; 2012
Trough: 1.71; 2021
1-year change: -28.2%
5-year change: -28.2%; -6.4% / yr
10-year change: -34.7%; -4.2% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)
2021	1.7100
2020	2.3800
2019	2.4600
2018	2.5100
2017	2.4800
2016	2.3800
2015	2.4700
2014	2.4600
2013	2.6000
2012	2.6700

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 United Arab Emirates's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) in 2021?: In 2021, United Arab Emirates's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) was 1.71, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is United Arab Emirates's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) rising or falling?: United Arab Emirates's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) fell 28.2% from 2020 to 2021.
How does United Arab Emirates rank globally on Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)?: In 2021, United Arab Emirates ranked #169 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population).
How does United Arab Emirates'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 United Arab Emirates is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #16 of 23.
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.