The data analysis for 2024 reveals significant variations in mortality rates due to mental and behavioral disorders across different countries. Germany, the United Kingdom, and Canada have some of the highest mortality rates, with figures above 77 deaths per hundred thousand persons. On the opposite end, countries like Romania, Peru, and Bulgaria report the lowest rates, all below 2 deaths per hundred thousand persons.
The year-on-year variations for 2023 show notable trends: Portugal (7.17%) and Greece (13.24%) witnessed considerable increases, whereas the Netherlands (-3.74%) and Spain (-3.16%) experienced declines. Long-term trends over the past five years indicate a complex landscape, where spikes in countries like Brazil (9.64% CAGR) and Estonia (11.33% CAGR) highlight growing concerns, contrasting with improvements in South Korea (-3.58% CAGR) and Romania (-7.09% CAGR).
Future trends to watch include the impact of enhanced mental health awareness, evolving healthcare policies, and economic factors on these mortality rates. The effectiveness of mental health interventions and societal changes in addressing mental disorders will be crucial in shaping the future landscape of global mental and behavioral disorders mortality.
Top countries in Mental and Behavioural Disorders Mortality by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Deaths) Per Hundred Thousand Persons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 78.4 | 2023 | +2.35% | +2.29% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 78.1 | 2023 | -0.51% | -1.82% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Canada | 77.4 | 2023 | +3.06% | +3.18% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Sweden | 72.1 | 2023 | +1.41% | +1.45% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Switzerland | 69.5 | 2023 | +1.16% | +0.86% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Portugal | 67 | 2023 | +5.18% | +7.17% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 62.4 | 2023 | -2.35% | -3.74% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Denmark | 61 | 2023 | +0.16% | -0.99% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 54.3 | 2023 | +1.88% | +2.33% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 51.4 | 2023 | +3.21% | +4.37% | View data |
