Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) vs Republic of Korea: Age-standardized suicide rates
Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region)
3.98
in 2021
Republic of Korea
20.58
in 2021
Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) rank
11th
Republic of Korea rank
9th
Age-standardized suicide rates over time
- Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region)
- Republic of Korea
How they compare
Republic of Korea currently reports 20.58 against 3.98 in Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region), a difference of 16.6.
That makes Republic of Korea's figure about 5.2 times Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region)'s.
Across all 22 years both countries report, Republic of Korea has been ahead every year.
Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) ranks 11th and Republic of Korea ranks 9th of 11 groups.
Republic of Korea has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) | Republic of Korea | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5.28 | 22.1 | 16.82 | Republic of Korea |
| 2010s | 4.49 | 23.18 | 18.69 | Republic of Korea |
| 2020s | 3.94 | 20.47 | 16.54 | Republic of Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher age-standardized suicide rates, Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) or Republic of Korea?
- Republic of Korea, at 20.58 against 3.98 in Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) as of 2021.
- What is the difference in age-standardized suicide rates between Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) and Republic of Korea?
- 16.6, with Republic of Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) and Republic of Korea?
- 22 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
- How do Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) and Republic of Korea rank globally for age-standardized suicide rates?
- Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) ranks 11th and Republic of Korea ranks 9th of 11 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as Age-standardized suicide rates (per 100 000 population). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.