Suicide rate, by age in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Suicide rate, by age was 0.1918 deaths per 100,000 people in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2021)
0.1918 deaths per 100,000 people
Change on year
up 31.6%
World rank
125th
of 194 countries
All-time high
0.1918 deaths per 100,000 people
in 2021
All-time low
0.0145 deaths per 100,000 people
in 2007
Years of data
22
2000–2021
Suicide rate, by age in Zimbabwe, 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 Zimbabwe is 0.1918 deaths per 100,000 people, measured in 2021. That is the highest value across all 22 years on record.
That represents a change of up 31.6% on the previous year and up 361.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, suicide rate, by age in Zimbabwe peaked at 0.1918 deaths per 100,000 people in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0.0145 deaths per 100,000 people, in 2007.
That places Zimbabwe 125th 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.
Suicide rate, by age in Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | deaths per 100,000 people | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0.0281 deaths per 100,000 people | — |
| 2001 | 0.0187 deaths per 100,000 people | -33.5% |
| 2002 | 0.0184 deaths per 100,000 people | -1.7% |
| 2003 | 0.0185 deaths per 100,000 people | +0.7% |
| 2004 | 0.0171 deaths per 100,000 people | -7.8% |
| 2005 | 0.018 deaths per 100,000 people | +5.3% |
| 2006 | 0.0177 deaths per 100,000 people | -1.5% |
| 2007 | 0.0145 deaths per 100,000 people | -18.3% |
| 2008 | 0.0195 deaths per 100,000 people | +34.8% |
| 2009 | 0.0207 deaths per 100,000 people | +6.1% |
| 2010 | 0.0219 deaths per 100,000 people | +6.0% |
| 2011 | 0.0415 deaths per 100,000 people | +89.5% |
| 2012 | 0.0563 deaths per 100,000 people | +35.6% |
| 2013 | 0.0566 deaths per 100,000 people | +0.4% |
| 2014 | 0.0833 deaths per 100,000 people | +47.3% |
| 2015 | 0.0838 deaths per 100,000 people | +0.6% |
| 2016 | 0.1111 deaths per 100,000 people | +32.5% |
| 2017 | 0.1262 deaths per 100,000 people | +13.6% |
| 2018 | 0.1722 deaths per 100,000 people | +36.4% |
| 2019 | 0.1516 deaths per 100,000 people | -11.9% |
| 2020 | 0.1458 deaths per 100,000 people | -3.8% |
| 2021 | 0.1918 deaths per 100,000 people | +31.6% |
Zimbabwe compared with similar countries
- Zimbabwe's 0.1918 deaths per 100,000 people is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 0.3576 deaths per 100,000 people, 54% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Zimbabwe's 0.1918 deaths per 100,000 people is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0.5131 deaths per 100,000 people, 37% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.0191 deaths per 100,000 people | 0.0145 deaths per 100,000 people | 0.0281 deaths per 100,000 people | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.0905 deaths per 100,000 people | 0.0219 deaths per 100,000 people | 0.1722 deaths per 100,000 people | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.1688 deaths per 100,000 people | 0.1458 deaths per 100,000 people | 0.1918 deaths per 100,000 people | 2 |
Countries ranked near Zimbabwe
- 122 Bangladesh 0.201 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 123 Ireland 0.2008 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 124 Saudi Arabia 0.1965 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 126 Honduras 0.1918 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 127 Iran 0.1889 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 128 Comoros 0.1833 deaths per 100,000 people compare
More health data for Zimbabwe
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.39 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 1.11 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 874.6 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 4,457 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 2 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 0.9632 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0689 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 0.9673 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is suicide rate, by age in Zimbabwe?
- Suicide rate, by age in Zimbabwe was 0.1918 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 Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 0.1918 deaths per 100,000 people in 2021.
- What is the lowest suicide rate, by age recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0145 deaths per 100,000 people in 2007.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for suicide rate, by age?
- Zimbabwe ranks 125th out of 194 countries with data for 2021.
- Is suicide rate, by age rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 361.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zimbabwe 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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Estimated number of deaths from self-harm among both sexes aged 0-14 year olds, per 100,000 people.