Male vs. female suicide rate in Jamaica
Jamaica: Male vs. female suicide rate was 0.4345 deaths per 100,000 population in 2014. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2014)
0.4345 deaths per 100,000 population
World rank
104th
of 111 countries
All-time high
6.77 deaths per 100,000 population
in 1960
All-time low
0 deaths per 100,000 population
in 1980
Years of data
30
1960–2014
Male vs. female suicide rate in Jamaica, 1960–2014
Source: WHO Mortality Database (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in deaths per 100,000 population.
Analysis
In 2014, male vs. female suicide rate in Jamaica stood at 0.4345 deaths per 100,000 population.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 325.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, male vs. female suicide rate in Jamaica peaked at 6.77 deaths per 100,000 population in 1960 and was at its lowest, 0 deaths per 100,000 population, in 1980.
That places Jamaica 104th out of 111 countries with data for 2014, 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 Jamaica, year by year
| Year | deaths per 100,000 population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 6.77 deaths per 100,000 population | — |
| 1961 | 4.58 deaths per 100,000 population | -32.3% |
| 1965 | 3.3 deaths per 100,000 population | -28.1% |
| 1967 | 3.11 deaths per 100,000 population | -5.6% |
| 1977 | 0.1483 deaths per 100,000 population | -95.2% |
| 1980 | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | -100.0% |
| 1981 | 0.1501 deaths per 100,000 population | — |
| 1982 | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | -100.0% |
| 1983 | 0.3203 deaths per 100,000 population | — |
| 1984 | 0.1856 deaths per 100,000 population | -42.1% |
| 1985 | 0.5493 deaths per 100,000 population | +196.0% |
| 1986 | 0.1441 deaths per 100,000 population | -73.8% |
| 1987 | 0.9171 deaths per 100,000 population | +536.3% |
| 1988 | 0.2606 deaths per 100,000 population | -71.6% |
| 1989 | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | -100.0% |
| 1990 | 0.2537 deaths per 100,000 population | — |
| 1991 | 0.1227 deaths per 100,000 population | -51.6% |
| 2000 | 0.2975 deaths per 100,000 population | +142.4% |
| 2001 | 0.3567 deaths per 100,000 population | +19.9% |
| 2002 | 0.1553 deaths per 100,000 population | -56.5% |
| 2003 | 0.0769 deaths per 100,000 population | -50.4% |
| 2004 | 0.1021 deaths per 100,000 population | +32.7% |
| 2005 | 3.46 deaths per 100,000 population | +3284.1% |
| 2006 | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | -100.0% |
| 2009 | 2.45 deaths per 100,000 population | — |
| 2010 | 0.2214 deaths per 100,000 population | -91.0% |
| 2011 | 3.23 deaths per 100,000 population | +1359.3% |
| 2012 | 0.0793 deaths per 100,000 population | -97.5% |
| 2013 | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | -100.0% |
| 2014 | 0.4345 deaths per 100,000 population | — |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 4.44 deaths per 100,000 population | 3.11 deaths per 100,000 population | 6.77 deaths per 100,000 population | 4 |
| 1970s | 0.1483 deaths per 100,000 population | 0.1483 deaths per 100,000 population | 0.1483 deaths per 100,000 population | 1 |
| 1980s | 0.2527 deaths per 100,000 population | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | 0.9171 deaths per 100,000 population | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.1882 deaths per 100,000 population | 0.1227 deaths per 100,000 population | 0.2537 deaths per 100,000 population | 2 |
| 2000s | 0.862 deaths per 100,000 population | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | 3.46 deaths per 100,000 population | 8 |
| 2010s | 0.7931 deaths per 100,000 population | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | 3.23 deaths per 100,000 population | 5 |
Countries ranked near Jamaica
- 101 Azerbaijan 1.06 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
- 105 Syria 0.2686 deaths per 100,000 population compare
- 106 Jordan 0.1947 deaths per 100,000 population compare
- 107 Egypt 0.1111 deaths per 100,000 population compare
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- Population ages 75-79, female, per capita 0.008 units per person (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is male vs. female suicide rate in Jamaica?
- Male vs. female suicide rate in Jamaica was 0.4345 deaths per 100,000 population in 2014, 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 Jamaica?
- The highest recorded value was 6.77 deaths per 100,000 population in 1960.
- What is the lowest male vs. female suicide rate recorded in Jamaica?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 deaths per 100,000 population in 1980.
- How does Jamaica rank for male vs. female suicide rate?
- Jamaica ranks 104th out of 111 countries with data for 2014.
- Is male vs. female suicide rate rising or falling in Jamaica?
- Over the last ten years it is up 325.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Jamaica 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.