South Sudan vs Zambia: Suicide rate in 2000 vs. 2021
South Sudan
13.03 deaths per 100,000 people
in 2021
Zambia
12.81 deaths per 100,000 people
in 2021
South Sudan rank
43rd
Zambia rank
44th
Suicide rate in 2000 vs. 2021 over time
- South Sudan
- Zambia
How they compare
South Sudan currently reports 13.03 deaths per 100,000 people against 12.81 deaths per 100,000 people in Zambia, a difference of 0.22 deaths per 100,000 people.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 22 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Zambia ahead.
South Sudan ranks 43rd and Zambia ranks 44th of 194 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, South Sudan averaged higher in 1 and Zambia in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Sudan | Zambia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 9.93 deaths per 100,000 people | 12.28 deaths per 100,000 people | 2.34 deaths per 100,000 people | Zambia |
| 2010s | 10.49 deaths per 100,000 people | 10.83 deaths per 100,000 people | 0.3353 deaths per 100,000 people | Zambia |
| 2020s | 13.18 deaths per 100,000 people | 12.16 deaths per 100,000 people | 1.02 deaths per 100,000 people | South Sudan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher suicide rate in 2000 vs. 2021, South Sudan or Zambia?
- South Sudan, at 13.03 deaths per 100,000 people against 12.81 deaths per 100,000 people in Zambia as of 2021.
- What is the difference in suicide rate in 2000 vs. 2021 between South Sudan and Zambia?
- 0.22 deaths per 100,000 people, with South Sudan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Sudan and Zambia?
- 22 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
- How do South Sudan and Zambia rank globally for suicide rate in 2000 vs. 2021?
- South Sudan ranks 43rd and Zambia ranks 44th of 194 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Health Organization (2024) β with major processing by Our World in Data, published as Suicide rate in 2000 vs. 2021. 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 both sexes, per 100,000 people.