Male vs. female suicide rate in Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan: Male vs. female suicide rate was 1.06 deaths per 100,000 population in 2007. ◆ Volatile
Male vs. female suicide rate in Azerbaijan, 1981–2007
Source: WHO Mortality Database (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in deaths per 100,000 population.
Analysis
The most recent figure for male vs. female suicide rate in Azerbaijan is 1.06 deaths per 100,000 population, measured in 2007. That is the lowest value across all 23 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 43.6% on the previous year and down 62.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, male vs. female suicide rate in Azerbaijan peaked at 7.93 deaths per 100,000 population in 1981 and was at its lowest, 1.06 deaths per 100,000 population, in 2007.
Azerbaijan ranks 101st of 111 countries on this measure, 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 Azerbaijan, year by year
| Year | deaths per 100,000 population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 7.93 deaths per 100,000 population | — |
| 1982 | 7.16 deaths per 100,000 population | -9.7% |
| 1985 | 6.94 deaths per 100,000 population | -3.0% |
| 1986 | 6.12 deaths per 100,000 population | -11.9% |
| 1987 | 6.67 deaths per 100,000 population | +8.9% |
| 1988 | 5.68 deaths per 100,000 population | -14.8% |
| 1989 | 5.89 deaths per 100,000 population | +3.6% |
| 1990 | 3.32 deaths per 100,000 population | -43.6% |
| 1991 | 3.37 deaths per 100,000 population | +1.5% |
| 1992 | 3.77 deaths per 100,000 population | +12.0% |
| 1993 | 2.79 deaths per 100,000 population | -26.1% |
| 1994 | 1.1 deaths per 100,000 population | -60.7% |
| 1995 | 1.48 deaths per 100,000 population | +35.1% |
| 1996 | 1.91 deaths per 100,000 population | +29.1% |
| 1997 | 2.84 deaths per 100,000 population | +48.2% |
| 1998 | 1.28 deaths per 100,000 population | -54.9% |
| 1999 | 1.27 deaths per 100,000 population | -0.7% |
| 2000 | 1.32 deaths per 100,000 population | +3.8% |
| 2001 | 6.21 deaths per 100,000 population | +371.2% |
| 2002 | 2.09 deaths per 100,000 population | -66.4% |
| 2003 | 2.51 deaths per 100,000 population | +19.8% |
| 2004 | 1.87 deaths per 100,000 population | -25.2% |
| 2007 | 1.06 deaths per 100,000 population | -43.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 6.63 deaths per 100,000 population | 5.68 deaths per 100,000 population | 7.93 deaths per 100,000 population | 7 |
| 1990s | 2.31 deaths per 100,000 population | 1.1 deaths per 100,000 population | 3.77 deaths per 100,000 population | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.51 deaths per 100,000 population | 1.06 deaths per 100,000 population | 6.21 deaths per 100,000 population | 6 |
Countries ranked near Azerbaijan
- 98 Maldives 1.62 deaths per 100,000 population compare
- 99 Qatar 1.61 deaths per 100,000 population compare
- 100 Bahamas 1.15 deaths per 100,000 population compare
- 102 Bahrain 0.803 deaths per 100,000 population compare
- 103 South Africa 0.5825 deaths per 100,000 population compare
- 104 Jamaica 0.4345 deaths per 100,000 population compare
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- Population ages 80 and above, male, annual growth rate -5.95 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 80 and above, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is male vs. female suicide rate in Azerbaijan?
- Male vs. female suicide rate in Azerbaijan was 1.06 deaths per 100,000 population in 2007, 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 Azerbaijan?
- The highest recorded value was 7.93 deaths per 100,000 population in 1981.
- What is the lowest male vs. female suicide rate recorded in Azerbaijan?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.06 deaths per 100,000 population in 2007.
- How does Azerbaijan rank for male vs. female suicide rate?
- Azerbaijan ranks 101st out of 111 countries with data for 2007.
- Is male vs. female suicide rate rising or falling in Azerbaijan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 62.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Azerbaijan 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.