Male vs. female suicide rate in Brunei Darussalam
Brunei Darussalam: Male vs. female suicide rate was 3.12 deaths per 100,000 population in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Male vs. female suicide rate in Brunei Darussalam, 1996–2019
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 Brunei Darussalam is 3.12 deaths per 100,000 population, measured in 2019.
That represents a change of down 26.4% on the previous year and up 151.7% over five years.
Over the whole period, male vs. female suicide rate in Brunei Darussalam peaked at 8.83 deaths per 100,000 population in 1996 and was at its lowest, 0 deaths per 100,000 population, in 2009.
Brunei Darussalam ranks 93rd 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 Brunei Darussalam, year by year
| Year | deaths per 100,000 population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 8.83 deaths per 100,000 population | — |
| 1997 | 6.74 deaths per 100,000 population | -23.7% |
| 1998 | 4.53 deaths per 100,000 population | -32.7% |
| 1999 | 0.9792 deaths per 100,000 population | -78.4% |
| 2000 | 1.46 deaths per 100,000 population | +49.1% |
| 2001 | 1.6 deaths per 100,000 population | +9.6% |
| 2002 | 0.5968 deaths per 100,000 population | -62.7% |
| 2003 | 1.9 deaths per 100,000 population | +218.2% |
| 2004 | 1.01 deaths per 100,000 population | -46.6% |
| 2005 | 2.66 deaths per 100,000 population | +162.1% |
| 2006 | 3.32 deaths per 100,000 population | +24.8% |
| 2007 | 3.9 deaths per 100,000 population | +17.4% |
| 2008 | 2.73 deaths per 100,000 population | -29.9% |
| 2009 | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | -100.0% |
| 2010 | 2.15 deaths per 100,000 population | — |
| 2011 | 2.01 deaths per 100,000 population | -6.5% |
| 2012 | 3.3 deaths per 100,000 population | +64.0% |
| 2013 | 0.7558 deaths per 100,000 population | -77.1% |
| 2014 | 1.24 deaths per 100,000 population | +64.1% |
| 2015 | 1.91 deaths per 100,000 population | +54.1% |
| 2016 | 2.94 deaths per 100,000 population | +53.7% |
| 2017 | 4.08 deaths per 100,000 population | +39.1% |
| 2018 | 4.24 deaths per 100,000 population | +3.9% |
| 2019 | 3.12 deaths per 100,000 population | -26.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5.27 deaths per 100,000 population | 0.9792 deaths per 100,000 population | 8.83 deaths per 100,000 population | 4 |
| 2000s | 1.92 deaths per 100,000 population | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | 3.9 deaths per 100,000 population | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.58 deaths per 100,000 population | 0.7558 deaths per 100,000 population | 4.24 deaths per 100,000 population | 10 |
Countries ranked near Brunei Darussalam
- 90 Albania 3.86 deaths per 100,000 population compare
- 91 Mayotte 3.51 deaths per 100,000 population compare
- 92 Turkmenistan 3.39 deaths per 100,000 population compare
- 94 Peru 2.96 deaths per 100,000 population compare
- 95 Armenia 2.86 deaths per 100,000 population compare
- 96 Tajikistan 2.19 deaths per 100,000 population compare
More health data for Brunei Darussalam
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.3926 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,268 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 8 deaths (2100)
- Population ages 65-69, male, annual growth rate 5.75 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 65-69, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 65-69, male, per capita 0.0151 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 70-74, female, annual growth rate 7.17 % 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 0.0111 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is male vs. female suicide rate in Brunei Darussalam?
- Male vs. female suicide rate in Brunei Darussalam was 3.12 deaths per 100,000 population in 2019, 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 Brunei Darussalam?
- The highest recorded value was 8.83 deaths per 100,000 population in 1996.
- What is the lowest male vs. female suicide rate recorded in Brunei Darussalam?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 deaths per 100,000 population in 2009.
- How does Brunei Darussalam rank for male vs. female suicide rate?
- Brunei Darussalam ranks 93rd out of 111 countries with data for 2019.
- Where does this Brunei Darussalam 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.