An analysis of the global suicide mortality rate by country reveals significant variations. Lesotho leads with a rate of 76.9 units per hundred thousand persons, followed by Guyana and the Federated States of Micronesia. The data indicates some countries have experienced increases, such as the United States (+1.6%) and Singapore (+2.62%), while others like Russia and Hungary witnessed reductions. The year-on-year trends point to a general decrease in countries like South Africa, Lithuania, and South Korea. Over the last five years, declining rates are evident in Central and Eastern Europe, whereas mixed trends are seen in Africa and Asia.
Future trends to watch include:
- Impact of economic instability on suicide rates in developing countries.
- Effectiveness of mental health interventions in high-rate countries like Lesotho and Guyana.
- Policies in developed countries to address rising trends, such as in the United States and Singapore.
Top countries in Suicide Mortality Rate by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Deaths) Per Hundred Thousand Persons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Lesotho | 76.9 | 2023 | +0.79% | +0.078% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Guyana | 42 | 2023 | +0.96% | +1.23% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Federated States of Micronesia | 29.2 | 2023 | +0.69% | +0.7% | View data |
| 4 | 4 South Korea | 28.9 | 2023 | +0.35% | +0.21% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Kiribati | 27.6 | 2023 | -0.72% | -0.36% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Suriname | 25.7 | 2023 | 0% | +0.16% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Swaziland | 24.8 | 2023 | -3.88% | -2.74% | View data |
| 8 | 8 South Africa | 23.6 | 2023 | 0% | -0.42% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Uruguay | 22.7 | 2023 | +1.34% | +1.38% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Lithuania | 22.3 | 2023 | -4.29% | -4.04% | View data |
