Latvia vs South Sudan: Male vs. female suicide rate
Latvia
22.1 deaths per 100,000 people
in 2021
South Sudan
21.88 deaths per 100,000 people
in 2021
Latvia rank
37th
South Sudan rank
38th
Male vs. female suicide rate over time
- Latvia
- South Sudan
How they compare
Latvia currently reports 22.1 deaths per 100,000 people against 21.88 deaths per 100,000 people in South Sudan, a difference of 0.22 deaths per 100,000 people.
Across all 22 years both countries report, Latvia has been ahead every year.
Latvia ranks 37th and South Sudan ranks 38th of 194 countries.
Latvia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Latvia | South Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 42.27 deaths per 100,000 people | 17.07 deaths per 100,000 people | 25.19 deaths per 100,000 people | Latvia |
| 2010s | 31.3 deaths per 100,000 people | 17.53 deaths per 100,000 people | 13.77 deaths per 100,000 people | Latvia |
| 2020s | 24 deaths per 100,000 people | 22.41 deaths per 100,000 people | 1.59 deaths per 100,000 people | Latvia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher male vs. female suicide rate, Latvia or South Sudan?
- Latvia, at 22.1 deaths per 100,000 people against 21.88 deaths per 100,000 people in South Sudan as of 2021.
- What is the difference in male vs. female suicide rate between Latvia and South Sudan?
- 0.22 deaths per 100,000 people, with Latvia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Latvia and South Sudan?
- 22 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
- How do Latvia and South Sudan rank globally for male vs. female suicide rate?
- Latvia ranks 37th and South Sudan ranks 38th of 194 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Health Organization (2024) β with major processing by Our World in Data, published as Male vs. female suicide rate. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Estimated number of age-standardized deaths from self-harm in males, per 100,000 people.