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

In , United Kingdom's Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) was 14.65.

That's up 8.5% from 2020, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 13.03 . United Kingdom ranks #58 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #29 of 48.

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

Trend (2002–2021)

United Kingdom Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
14.65
Trough
11.66
1-year change
+8.5%
5-year change
+15.8%
+3.0% / yr
10-year change
+13.3%
+1.3% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population)
14.6500
13.5000
14.4600
13.9600
12.2500
12.6500
13.1200
13.1000
13.9100
13.0600

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.P5Category: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was United Kingdom's Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) in 2021?
In 2021, United Kingdom's Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) was 14.65, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is United Kingdom's Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) rising or falling?
United Kingdom's Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) rose 8.5% from 2020 to 2021.
How does United Kingdom rank globally on Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population)?
In 2021, United Kingdom ranked #58 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population).
How does United Kingdom'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 United Kingdom is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #29 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.