Suicide rate, by age in Namibia
Namibia: Suicide rate, by age was 0.1324 deaths per 100,000 people in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Suicide rate, by age in Namibia, 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 suicide rate, by age in Namibia is 0.1324 deaths per 100,000 people, measured in 2021.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.8% on the previous year and up 316.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, suicide rate, by age in Namibia peaked at 0.1391 deaths per 100,000 people in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0.0221 deaths per 100,000 people, in 2009.
That places Namibia 143rd out of 194 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.0391 deaths per 100,000 people | 0.0221 deaths per 100,000 people | 0.0746 deaths per 100,000 people | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.0616 deaths per 100,000 people | 0.0291 deaths per 100,000 people | 0.1133 deaths per 100,000 people | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.1358 deaths per 100,000 people | 0.1324 deaths per 100,000 people | 0.1391 deaths per 100,000 people | 2 |
Countries ranked near Namibia
- 140 Georgia 0.1384 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 141 Azerbaijan 0.1347 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 142 United Kingdom 0.1337 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 144 Algeria 0.1322 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 145 Afghanistan 0.129 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 146 Tajikistan 0.1194 deaths per 100,000 people compare
More health data for Namibia
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,046 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 561 deaths (2100)
- Deaths in armed conflicts based on where they occurred 0 deaths (2026)
- Deaths in armed conflicts by region 0 deaths (2026)
- Age population, age 25, male, interpolated 27,102 (2025)
- Age population, age 25, female, interpolated 26,893 (2025)
- Age population, age 24, male, interpolated 26,332 (2025)
- Age population, age 24, female, interpolated 26,159 (2025)
- Age population, age 23, male, interpolated 25,355 (2025)
- Age population, age 23, female, interpolated 25,154 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is suicide rate, by age in Namibia?
- Suicide rate, by age in Namibia was 0.1324 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 suicide rate, by age recorded in Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 0.1391 deaths per 100,000 people in 2020.
- What is the lowest suicide rate, by age recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0221 deaths per 100,000 people in 2009.
- How does Namibia rank for suicide rate, by age?
- Namibia ranks 143rd out of 194 countries with data for 2021.
- Is suicide rate, by age rising or falling in Namibia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 316.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Namibia data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Suicide rate, by age. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Estimated number of deaths from self-harm among both sexes aged 0-14 year olds, per 100,000 people.