Male vs. female suicide rate in Albania
Albania: Male vs. female suicide rate was 3.86 deaths per 100,000 population in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Male vs. female suicide rate in Albania, 1987–2010
Source: WHO Mortality Database (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in deaths per 100,000 population.
Analysis
Albania recorded 3.86 deaths per 100,000 population for male vs. female suicide rate in 2010.
The figure is up 45.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, male vs. female suicide rate in Albania peaked at 8.2 deaths per 100,000 population in 1997 and was at its lowest, 0 deaths per 100,000 population, in 2005.
That places Albania 90th out of 111 countries with data for 2010, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Male vs. female suicide rate in Albania, year by year
| Year | deaths per 100,000 population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 3.18 deaths per 100,000 population | — |
| 1988 | 2.83 deaths per 100,000 population | -10.9% |
| 1989 | 3.61 deaths per 100,000 population | +27.5% |
| 1992 | 2.34 deaths per 100,000 population | -35.3% |
| 1993 | 3.33 deaths per 100,000 population | +42.6% |
| 1994 | 2.68 deaths per 100,000 population | -19.6% |
| 1995 | 3.66 deaths per 100,000 population | +36.6% |
| 1996 | 3.66 deaths per 100,000 population | -0.1% |
| 1997 | 8.2 deaths per 100,000 population | +124.2% |
| 1998 | 6.65 deaths per 100,000 population | -18.8% |
| 1999 | 6.14 deaths per 100,000 population | -7.7% |
| 2000 | 2.65 deaths per 100,000 population | -56.8% |
| 2001 | 5.79 deaths per 100,000 population | +118.6% |
| 2002 | 6.42 deaths per 100,000 population | +10.7% |
| 2003 | 4.78 deaths per 100,000 population | -25.4% |
| 2004 | 5.97 deaths per 100,000 population | +24.8% |
| 2005 | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | -100.0% |
| 2006 | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | — |
| 2007 | 5.23 deaths per 100,000 population | — |
| 2008 | 6.8 deaths per 100,000 population | +30.1% |
| 2009 | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | -100.0% |
| 2010 | 3.86 deaths per 100,000 population | — |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 3.21 deaths per 100,000 population | 2.83 deaths per 100,000 population | 3.61 deaths per 100,000 population | 3 |
| 1990s | 4.58 deaths per 100,000 population | 2.34 deaths per 100,000 population | 8.2 deaths per 100,000 population | 8 |
| 2000s | 3.76 deaths per 100,000 population | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | 6.8 deaths per 100,000 population | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.86 deaths per 100,000 population | 3.86 deaths per 100,000 population | 3.86 deaths per 100,000 population | 1 |
Countries ranked near Albania
- 87 Panama 4.34 deaths per 100,000 population compare
- 88 Philippines 4.3 deaths per 100,000 population compare
- 89 Antigua and Barbuda 4.21 deaths per 100,000 population compare
- 91 Mayotte 3.51 deaths per 100,000 population
- 92 Turkmenistan 3.39 deaths per 100,000 population compare
- 93 Brunei Darussalam 3.12 deaths per 100,000 population compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is male vs. female suicide rate in Albania?
- Male vs. female suicide rate in Albania was 3.86 deaths per 100,000 population in 2010, according to WHO Mortality Database (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest male vs. female suicide rate recorded in Albania?
- The highest recorded value was 8.2 deaths per 100,000 population in 1997.
- What is the lowest male vs. female suicide rate recorded in Albania?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 deaths per 100,000 population in 2005.
- How does Albania rank for male vs. female suicide rate?
- Albania ranks 90th out of 111 countries with data for 2010.
- Is male vs. female suicide rate rising or falling in Albania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 45.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Albania data come from?
- The figures come from WHO Mortality Database (2025) – with minor 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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About this data
Reported annual death rate from self-inflicted injuries per 100,000 people, based on the underlying cause listed on death certificates. To allow for comparisons between countries and over time, this metric is age-standardized.