Male vs. female suicide rate in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Male vs. female suicide rate was 2.33 deaths per 100,000 people in 2021. ▲ Rising
Latest (2021)
2.33 deaths per 100,000 people
Change on year
down 20.6%
World rank
182nd
of 194 countries
All-time high
2.95 deaths per 100,000 people
in 2012
All-time low
2.24 deaths per 100,000 people
in 2007
Years of data
22
2000–2021
Male vs. female suicide rate in United Arab Emirates, 2000–2021
Source: World Health Organization (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in deaths per 100,000 people.
Analysis
United Arab Emirates recorded 2.33 deaths per 100,000 people for male vs. female suicide rate in 2021.
The figure is down 20.6% on the previous year and down 19.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, male vs. female suicide rate in United Arab Emirates peaked at 2.95 deaths per 100,000 people in 2012 and was at its lowest, 2.24 deaths per 100,000 people, in 2007.
United Arab Emirates ranks 182nd of 194 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 22 years of available data.
Male vs. female suicide rate in United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | deaths per 100,000 people | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 2.81 deaths per 100,000 people | — |
| 2001 | 2.73 deaths per 100,000 people | -3.0% |
| 2002 | 2.6 deaths per 100,000 people | -4.7% |
| 2003 | 2.47 deaths per 100,000 people | -4.8% |
| 2004 | 2.53 deaths per 100,000 people | +2.1% |
| 2005 | 2.59 deaths per 100,000 people | +2.7% |
| 2006 | 2.53 deaths per 100,000 people | -2.7% |
| 2007 | 2.24 deaths per 100,000 people | -11.3% |
| 2008 | 2.38 deaths per 100,000 people | +6.3% |
| 2009 | 2.59 deaths per 100,000 people | +8.7% |
| 2010 | 2.78 deaths per 100,000 people | +7.2% |
| 2011 | 2.89 deaths per 100,000 people | +4.1% |
| 2012 | 2.95 deaths per 100,000 people | +2.1% |
| 2013 | 2.86 deaths per 100,000 people | -3.0% |
| 2014 | 2.73 deaths per 100,000 people | -4.4% |
| 2015 | 2.75 deaths per 100,000 people | +0.4% |
| 2016 | 2.66 deaths per 100,000 people | -3.0% |
| 2017 | 2.78 deaths per 100,000 people | +4.4% |
| 2018 | 2.82 deaths per 100,000 people | +1.3% |
| 2019 | 2.76 deaths per 100,000 people | -2.2% |
| 2020 | 2.94 deaths per 100,000 people | +6.7% |
| 2021 | 2.33 deaths per 100,000 people | -20.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.55 deaths per 100,000 people | 2.24 deaths per 100,000 people | 2.81 deaths per 100,000 people | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.8 deaths per 100,000 people | 2.66 deaths per 100,000 people | 2.95 deaths per 100,000 people | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.64 deaths per 100,000 people | 2.33 deaths per 100,000 people | 2.94 deaths per 100,000 people | 2 |
Countries ranked near United Arab Emirates
- 179 Papua New Guinea 2.64 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 180 Tunisia 2.6 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 181 Azerbaijan 2.38 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 183 Peru 2.27 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 184 Saudi Arabia 2.03 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 185 Sao Tome and Principe 1.9 deaths per 100,000 people compare
More health data for United Arab Emirates
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- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 2.97 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 308.9 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 287 deaths (2100)
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- Population ages 60-64, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Population ages 60-64, female, per capita 0.008 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 60-64, male, annual growth rate 8.16 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 60-64, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Population ages 60-64, male, per capita 0.0129 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is male vs. female suicide rate in United Arab Emirates?
- Male vs. female suicide rate in United Arab Emirates was 2.33 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 United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 2.95 deaths per 100,000 people in 2012.
- What is the lowest male vs. female suicide rate recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.24 deaths per 100,000 people in 2007.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for male vs. female suicide rate?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 182nd out of 194 countries with data for 2021.
- Is male vs. female suicide rate rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is down 19.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this United Arab Emirates 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.