Uganda’s Suicide Mortality Rate
#148 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)
5.5 per 100,000
Year-over-year
+0.6 per 100,000
Change since start (2000→2021)
-1.3 per 100,000
Key insights
- From 2000 to 2021, Suicide Mortality Rate changed by -1.3 per 100,000.
- Most recent year-over-year change (2020→2021): +0.6 per 100,000.
- Lowest level: 4.5 per 100,000 in 2017.
- Highest level: 7.1 per 100,000 in 2001.
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 | 6.8 per 100,000 |
| 2001 | 7.1 per 100,000 |
| 2002 | 6.9 per 100,000 |
| 2003 | 6.8 per 100,000 |
| 2004 | 6.6 per 100,000 |
| 2005 | 6.3 per 100,000 |
| 2006 | 6.0 per 100,000 |
| 2007 | 5.6 per 100,000 |
| 2008 | 5.5 per 100,000 |
| 2009 | 5.3 per 100,000 |
| 2010 | 5.3 per 100,000 |
| 2011 | 5.3 per 100,000 |
| 2012 | 5.1 per 100,000 |
| 2013 | 5.0 per 100,000 |
| 2014 | 4.8 per 100,000 |
| 2015 | 4.6 per 100,000 |
| 2016 | 4.6 per 100,000 |
| 2017 | 4.5 per 100,000 |
| 2018 | 4.7 per 100,000 |
| 2019 | 5.1 per 100,000 |
| 2020 | 4.9 per 100,000 |
| 2021 | 5.5 per 100,000 |
Source: World Bank