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

In 2021, Uruguay ranked #4 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population).

How does Uruguay'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 Uruguay is above the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #2 of 32.

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

Name: Uruguay: Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population)
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In 2021, Uruguay's Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) was 39.85.

That's up 5.2% from 2020, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 13.03 . Uruguay ranks #4 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #2 of 32.

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

Trend (2002–2021)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 39.85; 2021
Trough: 23.72; 2005
1-year change: +5.2%
5-year change: +18.3%; +3.4% / yr
10-year change: +47.9%; +4.0% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population)
2021	39.8500
2020	37.8700
2019	38.6200
2018	36.8100
2017	34.0500
2016	33.6800
2015	30.4700
2014	27.8200
2013	25.3000
2012	29.4400

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 Uruguay's Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) in 2021?: In 2021, Uruguay's Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) was 39.85, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Uruguay's Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) rising or falling?: Uruguay's Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) rose 5.2% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Uruguay rank globally on Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population)?: In 2021, Uruguay ranked #4 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population).
How does Uruguay'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 Uruguay is above the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #2 of 32.
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.