Republic of Korea vs Uruguay: Suicide mortality rate, by sex

Republic of Korea
27.5
in 2021
Uruguay
24.8
in 2021
Republic of Korea rank
2nd
Uruguay rank
5th

Suicide mortality rate, by sex over time

  • Republic of Korea
  • Uruguay
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How they compare

Republic of Korea currently reports 27.5 against 24.8 in Uruguay, a difference of 2.7.

That makes Republic of Korea's figure about 1.1 times Uruguay's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 7 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Uruguay ahead.

Republic of Korea ranks 2nd and Uruguay ranks 5th of 197 countries.

Republic of Korea has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Republic of Korea Uruguay Difference Ahead
2000s 21.35 15.7 5.65 Republic of Korea
2010s 30.5 19.4 11.1 Republic of Korea
2020s 27.35 23.8 3.55 Republic of Korea

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher suicide mortality rate, by sex, Republic of Korea or Uruguay?
Republic of Korea, at 27.5 against 24.8 in Uruguay as of 2021.
What is the difference in suicide mortality rate, by sex between Republic of Korea and Uruguay?
2.7, with Republic of Korea ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Republic of Korea and Uruguay?
7 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
How do Republic of Korea and Uruguay rank globally for suicide mortality rate, by sex?
Republic of Korea ranks 2nd and Uruguay ranks 5th of 197 countries.
Where does this data come from?
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as Suicide mortality rate, by sex (deaths per 100,000 population). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Suicide mortality rate, by sex (deaths per 100,000 population)
Source
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database
Licence
UN SDG Global Database (open, attribution requested)
Coverage
218 places, 1,526 data points, 2000–2021
Last refreshed