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

In 2021, United States ranked #24 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population).

How does United States'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 States is above the world average. Within North America, it ranks #1 of 2.

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

Name: United States: Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)
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In 2021, United States's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) was 15.63.

That's up 4.5% from 2020, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 8.55 . United States ranks #24 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within North America, it ranks #1 of 2.

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

Trend (2002–2021)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 15.63; 2021
Trough: 11.76; 2003
1-year change: +4.5%
5-year change: +6.8%; +1.3% / yr
10-year change: +16.3%; +1.5% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)
2021	15.6300
2020	14.9600
2019	15.1100
2018	15.4400
2017	15.1900
2016	14.6300
2015	14.4200
2014	14.1000
2013	13.7000
2012	13.6700

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 States's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) in 2021?: In 2021, United States's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) was 15.63, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is United States's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) rising or falling?: United States's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) rose 4.5% from 2020 to 2021.
How does United States rank globally on Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)?: In 2021, United States ranked #24 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population).
How does United States'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 States is above the world average. Within North America, it ranks #1 of 2.
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.