Republic of Moldova vs Portugal: Reported suicide rates by age
Republic of Moldova
3.72 deaths per 100,000 population
in 2023
Portugal
3.49 deaths per 100,000 population
in 2022
Republic of Moldova rank
66th
Portugal rank
68th
Reported suicide rates by age over time
- Republic of Moldova
- Portugal
How they compare
Republic of Moldova currently reports 3.72 deaths per 100,000 population against 3.49 deaths per 100,000 population in Portugal, a difference of 0.23 deaths per 100,000 population.
That makes Republic of Moldova's figure about 1.1 times Portugal's.
Across all 35 years both countries report, Republic of Moldova has been ahead every year.
Republic of Moldova ranks 66th and Portugal ranks 68th of 110 countries.
Republic of Moldova has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Republic of Moldova | Portugal | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 7.45 deaths per 100,000 population | 4.36 deaths per 100,000 population | 3.09 deaths per 100,000 population | Republic of Moldova |
| 1990s | 7.74 deaths per 100,000 population | 2.24 deaths per 100,000 population | 5.5 deaths per 100,000 population | Republic of Moldova |
| 2000s | 5.3 deaths per 100,000 population | 2.22 deaths per 100,000 population | 3.08 deaths per 100,000 population | Republic of Moldova |
| 2010s | 7.91 deaths per 100,000 population | 1.98 deaths per 100,000 population | 5.92 deaths per 100,000 population | Republic of Moldova |
| 2020s | 8.19 deaths per 100,000 population | 3.49 deaths per 100,000 population | 4.7 deaths per 100,000 population | Republic of Moldova |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher reported suicide rates by age, Republic of Moldova or Portugal?
- Republic of Moldova, at 3.72 deaths per 100,000 population against 3.49 deaths per 100,000 population in Portugal as of 2023.
- What is the difference in reported suicide rates by age between Republic of Moldova and Portugal?
- 0.23 deaths per 100,000 population, with Republic of Moldova ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Republic of Moldova and Portugal?
- 35 years are reported by both, from 1981 to 2022.
- How do Republic of Moldova and Portugal rank globally for reported suicide rates by age?
- Republic of Moldova ranks 66th and Portugal ranks 68th of 110 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- WHO Mortality Database (2025) β with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as Reported suicide rates by age. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Reported annual death rate from self-inflicted injuries per 100,000 people, based on the underlying cause listed on death certificates.