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

Zimbabwe's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) rose 11.8% from 2020 to 2021.

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

In 2021, Zimbabwe ranked #18 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population).

How does Zimbabwe'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 Zimbabwe is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #4 of 48.

Zimbabwe: Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)

Name: Zimbabwe: Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)
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In 2021, Zimbabwe's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) was 17.34.

That's up 11.8% from 2020, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 8.55 . Zimbabwe ranks #18 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #4 of 48.

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

Trend (2002–2021)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 17.34; 2021
Trough: 12.36; 2009
1-year change: +11.8%
5-year change: +15.0%; +2.8% / yr
10-year change: +21.5%; +2.0% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)
2021	17.3400
2020	15.5100
2019	15.8400
2018	16.1100
2017	15.1200
2016	15.0800
2015	14.4800
2014	14.0600
2013	14.2800
2012	14.2100

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 Zimbabwe's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) in 2021?: In 2021, Zimbabwe's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) was 17.34, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Zimbabwe's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) rising or falling?: Zimbabwe's Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) rose 11.8% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Zimbabwe rank globally on Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population)?: In 2021, Zimbabwe ranked #18 out of 185 countries reporting Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population).
How does Zimbabwe'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 Zimbabwe is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #4 of 48.
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.