Suicide rate, by sex in Republic of Moldova
Republic of Moldova: Suicide rate, by sex was 12.4 deaths per 100,000 people in 2021. ▼ Falling
Suicide rate, by sex in Republic of Moldova, 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 sex in Republic of Moldova is 12.4 deaths per 100,000 people, measured in 2021.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 27.1% on the previous year and down 10.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, suicide rate, by sex in Republic of Moldova peaked at 20.53 deaths per 100,000 people in 2001 and was at its lowest, 9.76 deaths per 100,000 people, in 2020.
That places Republic of Moldova 48th out of 194 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 22 years of available data.
Suicide rate, by sex in Republic of Moldova, year by year
| Year | deaths per 100,000 people | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 18.74 deaths per 100,000 people | — |
| 2001 | 20.53 deaths per 100,000 people | +9.5% |
| 2002 | 18.98 deaths per 100,000 people | -7.5% |
| 2003 | 19.65 deaths per 100,000 people | +3.5% |
| 2004 | 18.97 deaths per 100,000 people | -3.5% |
| 2005 | 19.67 deaths per 100,000 people | +3.7% |
| 2006 | 19.81 deaths per 100,000 people | +0.7% |
| 2007 | 17.23 deaths per 100,000 people | -13.0% |
| 2008 | 18.79 deaths per 100,000 people | +9.1% |
| 2009 | 18.87 deaths per 100,000 people | +0.4% |
| 2010 | 19.18 deaths per 100,000 people | +1.6% |
| 2011 | 13.82 deaths per 100,000 people | -28.0% |
| 2012 | 14.63 deaths per 100,000 people | +5.9% |
| 2013 | 13.73 deaths per 100,000 people | -6.1% |
| 2014 | 13.79 deaths per 100,000 people | +0.4% |
| 2015 | 12.92 deaths per 100,000 people | -6.3% |
| 2016 | 12.8 deaths per 100,000 people | -0.9% |
| 2017 | 11.65 deaths per 100,000 people | -9.0% |
| 2018 | 11.17 deaths per 100,000 people | -4.1% |
| 2019 | 10.87 deaths per 100,000 people | -2.6% |
| 2020 | 9.76 deaths per 100,000 people | -10.3% |
| 2021 | 12.4 deaths per 100,000 people | +27.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 19.13 deaths per 100,000 people | 17.23 deaths per 100,000 people | 20.53 deaths per 100,000 people | 10 |
| 2010s | 13.46 deaths per 100,000 people | 10.87 deaths per 100,000 people | 19.18 deaths per 100,000 people | 10 |
| 2020s | 11.08 deaths per 100,000 people | 9.76 deaths per 100,000 people | 12.4 deaths per 100,000 people | 2 |
Countries ranked near Republic of Moldova
- 45 India 12.64 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 46 Finland 12.58 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 47 Estonia 12.41 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 49 Monaco 12.27 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 50 Belarus 12.1 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 51 Trinidad and Tobago 11.93 deaths per 100,000 people compare
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- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.2486 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,492 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
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- Population ages 65-69, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 65-69, male, per capita 0.0258 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 70-74, female, annual growth rate -1.77 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 70-74, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 70-74, female, per capita 0.0319 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is suicide rate, by sex in Republic of Moldova?
- Suicide rate, by sex in Republic of Moldova was 12.4 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 suicide rate, by sex recorded in Republic of Moldova?
- The highest recorded value was 20.53 deaths per 100,000 people in 2001.
- What is the lowest suicide rate, by sex recorded in Republic of Moldova?
- The lowest recorded value was 9.76 deaths per 100,000 people in 2020.
- How does Republic of Moldova rank for suicide rate, by sex?
- Republic of Moldova ranks 48th out of 194 countries with data for 2021.
- Is suicide rate, by sex rising or falling in Republic of Moldova?
- Over the last ten years it is down 10.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Republic of Moldova 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 sex. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Estimated number of age-standardized deaths from self-harm in both sexes, per 100,000 people.