Male vs. female suicide rate in Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan: Male vs. female suicide rate was 9.5 deaths per 100,000 population in 2023. ▼ Falling
Latest (2023)
9.5 deaths per 100,000 population
Change on year
up 7.2%
World rank
62nd
of 111 countries
All-time high
29.83 deaths per 100,000 population
in 1994
All-time low
8.21 deaths per 100,000 population
in 2020
Years of data
41
1981–2023
Male vs. female suicide rate in Kyrgyzstan, 1981–2023
Source: WHO Mortality Database (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in deaths per 100,000 population.
Analysis
Kyrgyzstan recorded 9.5 deaths per 100,000 population for male vs. female suicide rate in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 7.2% on the previous year and down 29.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, male vs. female suicide rate in Kyrgyzstan peaked at 29.83 deaths per 100,000 population in 1994 and was at its lowest, 8.21 deaths per 100,000 population, in 2020.
That places Kyrgyzstan 62nd out of 111 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 41 years of available data.
Male vs. female suicide rate in Kyrgyzstan, year by year
| Year | deaths per 100,000 population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 28.59 deaths per 100,000 population | — |
| 1982 | 29.46 deaths per 100,000 population | +3.0% |
| 1985 | 24.69 deaths per 100,000 population | -16.2% |
| 1986 | 18.86 deaths per 100,000 population | -23.6% |
| 1987 | 22.15 deaths per 100,000 population | +17.4% |
| 1988 | 22.77 deaths per 100,000 population | +2.8% |
| 1989 | 23.94 deaths per 100,000 population | +5.2% |
| 1990 | 25.39 deaths per 100,000 population | +6.1% |
| 1991 | 24.92 deaths per 100,000 population | -1.9% |
| 1992 | 23.41 deaths per 100,000 population | -6.1% |
| 1993 | 27.32 deaths per 100,000 population | +16.7% |
| 1994 | 29.83 deaths per 100,000 population | +9.2% |
| 1995 | 28.26 deaths per 100,000 population | -5.3% |
| 1996 | 23.7 deaths per 100,000 population | -16.2% |
| 1997 | 23.2 deaths per 100,000 population | -2.1% |
| 1998 | 22.47 deaths per 100,000 population | -3.1% |
| 1999 | 23.76 deaths per 100,000 population | +5.7% |
| 2000 | 21.64 deaths per 100,000 population | -8.9% |
| 2001 | 23.58 deaths per 100,000 population | +9.0% |
| 2002 | 22.49 deaths per 100,000 population | -4.6% |
| 2003 | 19.11 deaths per 100,000 population | -15.0% |
| 2004 | 17.08 deaths per 100,000 population | -10.6% |
| 2005 | 16.88 deaths per 100,000 population | -1.2% |
| 2006 | 15.32 deaths per 100,000 population | -9.2% |
| 2007 | 15.35 deaths per 100,000 population | +0.2% |
| 2008 | 15.78 deaths per 100,000 population | +2.8% |
| 2009 | 14.36 deaths per 100,000 population | -9.0% |
| 2010 | 16.17 deaths per 100,000 population | +12.7% |
| 2011 | 14.8 deaths per 100,000 population | -8.5% |
| 2012 | 16.21 deaths per 100,000 population | +9.5% |
| 2013 | 13.52 deaths per 100,000 population | -16.6% |
| 2014 | 13.47 deaths per 100,000 population | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 12.25 deaths per 100,000 population | -9.1% |
| 2016 | 12.05 deaths per 100,000 population | -1.6% |
| 2017 | 11.34 deaths per 100,000 population | -5.9% |
| 2018 | 11.21 deaths per 100,000 population | -1.1% |
| 2019 | 10.86 deaths per 100,000 population | -3.2% |
| 2020 | 8.21 deaths per 100,000 population | -24.4% |
| 2021 | 9.76 deaths per 100,000 population | +18.9% |
| 2022 | 8.86 deaths per 100,000 population | -9.3% |
| 2023 | 9.5 deaths per 100,000 population | +7.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 24.35 deaths per 100,000 population | 18.86 deaths per 100,000 population | 29.46 deaths per 100,000 population | 7 |
| 1990s | 25.23 deaths per 100,000 population | 22.47 deaths per 100,000 population | 29.83 deaths per 100,000 population | 10 |
| 2000s | 18.16 deaths per 100,000 population | 14.36 deaths per 100,000 population | 23.58 deaths per 100,000 population | 10 |
| 2010s | 13.19 deaths per 100,000 population | 10.86 deaths per 100,000 population | 16.21 deaths per 100,000 population | 10 |
| 2020s | 9.08 deaths per 100,000 population | 8.21 deaths per 100,000 population | 9.76 deaths per 100,000 population | 4 |
Countries ranked near Kyrgyzstan
- 59 Mexico 10.13 deaths per 100,000 population compare
- 60 Ecuador 9.97 deaths per 100,000 population compare
- 61 Singapore 9.86 deaths per 100,000 population compare
- 63 Colombia 9.39 deaths per 100,000 population compare
- 64 Spain 9.28 deaths per 100,000 population compare
- 65 Martinique 8.9 deaths per 100,000 population compare
More health data for Kyrgyzstan
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.77 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.6971 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 938.9 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 278 deaths (2100)
- Population ages 30-34, female, annual growth rate 0.454 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 30-34, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 30-34, female, per capita 0.0389 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 30-34, male, annual growth rate -0.1369 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 30-34, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 30-34, male, per capita 0.038 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is male vs. female suicide rate in Kyrgyzstan?
- Male vs. female suicide rate in Kyrgyzstan was 9.5 deaths per 100,000 population in 2023, 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 Kyrgyzstan?
- The highest recorded value was 29.83 deaths per 100,000 population in 1994.
- What is the lowest male vs. female suicide rate recorded in Kyrgyzstan?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.21 deaths per 100,000 population in 2020.
- How does Kyrgyzstan rank for male vs. female suicide rate?
- Kyrgyzstan ranks 62nd out of 111 countries with data for 2023.
- Is male vs. female suicide rate rising or falling in Kyrgyzstan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 29.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Kyrgyzstan 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.