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

In 2021, Zambia ranked #87 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population).

How does Zambia'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 Zambia is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #23 of 48.

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

Name: Zambia: Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population)
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In 2021, Zambia's Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) was 11.25.

That's up 14.7% from 2020, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 13.03 . Zambia ranks #87 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #23 of 48.

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

Trend (2002–2021)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 11.25; 2021
Trough: 9.06; 2003
1-year change: +14.7%
5-year change: +22.3%; +4.1% / yr
10-year change: +14.1%; +1.3% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population)
2021	11.2500
2020	9.8100
2019	9.4800
2018	9.1400
2017	9.2900
2016	9.2000
2015	9.2300
2014	9.1000
2013	9.3400
2012	9.7600

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 Zambia's Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) in 2021?: In 2021, Zambia's Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) was 11.25, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Zambia's Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) rising or falling?: Zambia's Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population) rose 14.7% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Zambia rank globally on Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population)?: In 2021, Zambia ranked #87 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate, male (per 100,000 male population).
How does Zambia'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 Zambia is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #23 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.