Age-standardized suicide rates: comparison of sources

Reported deaths from self-inflicted injuries per 100,000 people, based on the underlying cause listed on death certificates. To allow for comparisons between countries and over time, this metric is age-standardized. Estimated number of age-standardized deaths from self-harm in both sexes, per 100,000 people. Estimated number of age-standardized deaths from self-harm, per 100,000 people.

Cite as: WHO Mortality Database (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. “WHO MDB – WHO” [dataset]. WHO Mortality Database, “WHO Mortality Database” [original data].

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