Suicide mortality rate, by sex in United Republic of Tanzania
United Republic of Tanzania: Suicide mortality rate, by sex was 5.1 in 2021. ▼ Falling
Latest (2021)
5.1
Change on year
up 15.9%
World rank
127th
of 197 countries
All-time high
5.4
in 2000
All-time low
4
in 2015
Years of data
7
2000–2021
Suicide mortality rate, by sex in United Republic of Tanzania, 2000–2021
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
In 2021, suicide mortality rate, by sex in United Republic of Tanzania stood at 5.1.
That represents a change of up 15.9% on the previous year and up 15.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, suicide mortality rate, by sex in United Republic of Tanzania peaked at 5.4 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 4, in 2015.
That places United Republic of Tanzania 127th out of 197 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.
Suicide mortality rate, by sex in United Republic of Tanzania, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 5.4 | — |
| 2005 | 4.6 | -14.8% |
| 2010 | 4.4 | -4.3% |
| 2015 | 4 | -9.1% |
| 2019 | 4.5 | +12.5% |
| 2020 | 4.4 | -2.2% |
| 2021 | 5.1 | +15.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 4.6 | 5.4 | 2 |
| 2010s | 4.3 | 4 | 4.5 | 3 |
| 2020s | 4.75 | 4.4 | 5.1 | 2 |
Countries ranked near United Republic of Tanzania
More health data for United Republic of Tanzania
- Neonatal mortality rate 19.9 (2024)
- Under-five mortality rate, by sex 37 (2024)
- Infant mortality rate 28.71 (2024)
- Tuberculosis incidence 172 (2024)
- Total official development assistance to medical research and basic 278.94 (2024)
- Number of new HIV infections per 1,000 uninfected population, by sex 0.6429 (2024)
- Universal health coverage (UHC) service coverage index, 2025 49 (2023)
- Maternal mortality ratio 275.84 (2023)
- Proportion of births attended by skilled health personnel 85.0% (2022)
- Malaria incidence per 1,000 population at risk 136.72 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is suicide mortality rate, by sex in United Republic of Tanzania?
- Suicide mortality rate, by sex in United Republic of Tanzania was 5.1 in 2021, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest suicide mortality rate, by sex recorded in United Republic of Tanzania?
- The highest recorded value was 5.4 in 2000.
- What is the lowest suicide mortality rate, by sex recorded in United Republic of Tanzania?
- The lowest recorded value was 4 in 2015.
- How does United Republic of Tanzania rank for suicide mortality rate, by sex?
- United Republic of Tanzania ranks 127th out of 197 countries with data for 2021.
- Is suicide mortality rate, by sex rising or falling in United Republic of Tanzania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 15.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this United Republic of Tanzania data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Suicide mortality rate, by sex (deaths per 100,000 population). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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