Is Venezuela, RB's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) rising or falling?

Venezuela, RB's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) rose 17.7% from 2020 to 2021.

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

In 2021, Venezuela, RB ranked #69 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population).

How does Venezuela, RB'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 Venezuela, RB is above the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #6 of 32.

Venezuela, RB: Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)

Name: Venezuela, RB: Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)
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In 2021, Venezuela, RB's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) was 8.63.

That's up 17.7% from 2020, the highest value since 2016.

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 8.55 . Venezuela, RB ranks #69 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #6 of 32.

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

Trend (2002–2021)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 10.49; 2016
Trough: 5.67; 2014
1-year change: +17.7%
5-year change: -17.7%; -3.8% / yr
10-year change: +38.5%; +3.3% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)
2021	8.6300
2020	7.3300
2019	7.1700
2018	7.4500
2017	8.0700
2016	10.4900
2015	6.1200
2014	5.6700
2013	5.9000
2012	6.1800

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 Venezuela, RB's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) in 2021?: In 2021, Venezuela, RB's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) was 8.63, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Venezuela, RB's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) rising or falling?: Venezuela, RB's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) rose 17.7% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Venezuela, RB rank globally on Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)?: In 2021, Venezuela, RB ranked #69 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population).
How does Venezuela, RB'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 Venezuela, RB is above the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #6 of 32.
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.