The global suicide mortality rate varies significantly by country, with Lesotho recording the highest rate of 123.8 deaths per 100,000 men in 2023, experiencing a minor decline of 0.13% year-on-year. Countries like Guyana and Swaziland follow, with rates of 65.7 and 51.0, respectively. Some significant reductions were observed in Russia and Kazakhstan, which saw year-on-year declines of 5.43% and 6.93%. Conversely, nations such as the United States and Mauritius exhibited increases of 1.67% and 3.95%. Over the last five years, some Eastern European and Central Asian countries witnessed the steepest annual declines.
Looking ahead, critical future trends to watch include economic developments, mental health policy implementations, and the socio-political stability of nations. Targeted interventions and preventative measures will likely be pivotal in influencing these rates as global awareness and mental health resources grow.
Top countries in Suicide Mortality Rate by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Deaths) Per Hundred Thousand Men | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Lesotho | 123.8 | 2023 | +0.65% | -0.13% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Guyana | 65.7 | 2023 | +1.08% | +1.3% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Swaziland | 51 | 2023 | -1.73% | -1.17% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Kiribati | 47.6 | 2023 | -0.42% | -0.25% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Federated States of Micronesia | 44.9 | 2023 | +0.9% | +0.73% | View data |
| 6 | 6 South Korea | 41.4 | 2023 | +0.73% | +0.097% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Suriname | 39.3 | 2023 | +0.26% | +0.2% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Lithuania | 38.3 | 2023 | -4.49% | -4.21% | View data |
| 9 | 9 South Africa | 38.2 | 2023 | 0% | -0.41% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Uruguay | 37 | 2023 | +1.37% | +1.29% | View data |
