How does West Bank and Gaza rank globally on Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)?

In 2021, West Bank and Gaza ranked #181 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population).

How does West Bank and Gaza'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 West Bank and Gaza is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #20 of 23.

West Bank and Gaza: Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)

Name: West Bank and Gaza: Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)
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In 2021, West Bank and Gaza's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) was 0.65.

That's up 1.6% from 2020, the highest value since 2019.

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 8.55 . West Bank and Gaza ranks #181 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #20 of 23.

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

Trend (2002–2021)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 0.92; 2014
Trough: 0.53; 2010
1-year change: +1.6%
5-year change: +0.0%; +0.0% / yr
10-year change: +14.0%; +1.3% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)
2021	0.6500
2020	0.6400
2019	0.6600
2018	0.6800
2017	0.6600
2016	0.6500
2015	0.7600
2014	0.9200
2013	0.8000
2012	0.6700

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 West Bank and Gaza's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) in 2021?: In 2021, West Bank and Gaza's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) was 0.65, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is West Bank and Gaza's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) rising or falling?: West Bank and Gaza's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) rose 1.6% from 2020 to 2021.
How does West Bank and Gaza rank globally on Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)?: In 2021, West Bank and Gaza ranked #181 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population).
How does West Bank and Gaza'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 West Bank and Gaza is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #20 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.