Male vs. female suicide rate in Lao People's Democratic Republic
Lao People's Democratic Republic: Male vs. female suicide rate was 7.4 deaths per 100,000 people in 2021. ▼ Falling
Male vs. female suicide rate in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 2000–2021
Source: World Health Organization (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in deaths per 100,000 people.
Analysis
The most recent figure for male vs. female suicide rate in Lao People's Democratic Republic is 7.4 deaths per 100,000 people, measured in 2021.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 11.2% on the previous year and down 9.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, male vs. female suicide rate in Lao People's Democratic Republic peaked at 10.98 deaths per 100,000 people in 2000 and was at its lowest, 6.66 deaths per 100,000 people, in 2020.
Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 141st of 194 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 22 years of available data.
Male vs. female suicide rate in Lao People's Democratic Republic, year by year
| Year | deaths per 100,000 people | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 10.98 deaths per 100,000 people | — |
| 2001 | 10.9 deaths per 100,000 people | -0.7% |
| 2002 | 10.51 deaths per 100,000 people | -3.6% |
| 2003 | 10 deaths per 100,000 people | -4.9% |
| 2004 | 9.89 deaths per 100,000 people | -1.1% |
| 2005 | 10.09 deaths per 100,000 people | +2.0% |
| 2006 | 9.73 deaths per 100,000 people | -3.6% |
| 2007 | 9.1 deaths per 100,000 people | -6.5% |
| 2008 | 9.18 deaths per 100,000 people | +0.9% |
| 2009 | 8.79 deaths per 100,000 people | -4.2% |
| 2010 | 8.51 deaths per 100,000 people | -3.1% |
| 2011 | 8.22 deaths per 100,000 people | -3.5% |
| 2012 | 7.98 deaths per 100,000 people | -2.9% |
| 2013 | 7.82 deaths per 100,000 people | -2.0% |
| 2014 | 7.77 deaths per 100,000 people | -0.7% |
| 2015 | 7.6 deaths per 100,000 people | -2.1% |
| 2016 | 7.49 deaths per 100,000 people | -1.5% |
| 2017 | 7.39 deaths per 100,000 people | -1.3% |
| 2018 | 7.36 deaths per 100,000 people | -0.3% |
| 2019 | 7.34 deaths per 100,000 people | -0.4% |
| 2020 | 6.66 deaths per 100,000 people | -9.2% |
| 2021 | 7.4 deaths per 100,000 people | +11.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 9.92 deaths per 100,000 people | 8.79 deaths per 100,000 people | 10.98 deaths per 100,000 people | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.75 deaths per 100,000 people | 7.34 deaths per 100,000 people | 8.51 deaths per 100,000 people | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.03 deaths per 100,000 people | 6.66 deaths per 100,000 people | 7.4 deaths per 100,000 people | 2 |
Countries ranked near Lao People's Democratic Republic
- 138 North Macedonia 7.57 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 139 Bolivia, Plurinational State of 7.57 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 140 Malta 7.55 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 142 Nicaragua 7.15 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 143 Afghanistan 7.08 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 144 Italy 7.07 deaths per 100,000 people compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is male vs. female suicide rate in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Male vs. female suicide rate in Lao People's Democratic Republic was 7.4 deaths per 100,000 people in 2021, according to World Health Organization (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest male vs. female suicide rate recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 10.98 deaths per 100,000 people in 2000.
- What is the lowest male vs. female suicide rate recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.66 deaths per 100,000 people in 2020.
- How does Lao People's Democratic Republic rank for male vs. female suicide rate?
- Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 141st out of 194 countries with data for 2021.
- Is male vs. female suicide rate rising or falling in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Lao People's Democratic Republic data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Male vs. female suicide rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Estimated number of age-standardized deaths from self-harm in males, per 100,000 people.