Japan’s Suicide Mortality Rate
#122 of 183 in the Suicide Mortality Rate progress rankings
Suicide mortality rate is the number of suicide deaths reported in a year per 100,000 population (lower is better).
Latest (2021)
17.4 per 100,000
Year-over-year
+0.3 per 100,000
Change since start (2000→2021)
-6.7 per 100,000
Key insights
- From 2000 to 2021, Suicide Mortality Rate changed by -6.7 per 100,000.
- Most recent year-over-year change (2020→2021): +0.3 per 100,000.
- Lowest level: 16.5 per 100,000 in 2019.
- Highest level: 25.8 per 100,000 in 2003.
Suicide Mortality Rate Chart (2000–2021)
*Average based on available data from 193 UN member countries
Suicide Mortality Rate Table (2000–2021)
| Year | Suicide Mortality Rate |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 24.1 per 100,000 |
| 2001 | 23.4 per 100,000 |
| 2002 | 24.1 per 100,000 |
| 2003 | 25.8 per 100,000 |
| 2004 | 24.3 per 100,000 |
| 2005 | 24.6 per 100,000 |
| 2006 | 24.1 per 100,000 |
| 2007 | 25.2 per 100,000 |
| 2008 | 24.6 per 100,000 |
| 2009 | 25.1 per 100,000 |
| 2010 | 24.3 per 100,000 |
| 2011 | 23.5 per 100,000 |
| 2012 | 21.8 per 100,000 |
| 2013 | 21.5 per 100,000 |
| 2014 | 20.2 per 100,000 |
| 2015 | 19.3 per 100,000 |
| 2016 | 17.7 per 100,000 |
| 2017 | 17.2 per 100,000 |
| 2018 | 16.9 per 100,000 |
| 2019 | 16.5 per 100,000 |
| 2020 | 17.2 per 100,000 |
| 2021 | 17.4 per 100,000 |
Source: World Bank