Male vs. female suicide rate in Maldives
Maldives: Male vs. female suicide rate was 1.62 deaths per 100,000 population in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Male vs. female suicide rate in Maldives, 2000–2021
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 Maldives is 1.62 deaths per 100,000 population, measured in 2021.
That represents a change of up 228.9% on the previous year and up 80.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, male vs. female suicide rate in Maldives peaked at 2.67 deaths per 100,000 population in 2003 and was at its lowest, 0 deaths per 100,000 population, in 2000.
That places Maldives 98th out of 111 countries with data for 2021, 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 Maldives, year by year
| Year | deaths per 100,000 population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | — |
| 2001 | 1.42 deaths per 100,000 population | — |
| 2002 | 1.32 deaths per 100,000 population | -7.3% |
| 2003 | 2.67 deaths per 100,000 population | +102.7% |
| 2004 | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | -100.0% |
| 2005 | 0.4169 deaths per 100,000 population | — |
| 2007 | 1.25 deaths per 100,000 population | +199.1% |
| 2008 | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | -100.0% |
| 2010 | 0.291 deaths per 100,000 population | — |
| 2011 | 0.8985 deaths per 100,000 population | +208.8% |
| 2012 | 0.8085 deaths per 100,000 population | -10.0% |
| 2013 | 1.27 deaths per 100,000 population | +57.7% |
| 2014 | 0.2084 deaths per 100,000 population | -83.7% |
| 2015 | 0.2132 deaths per 100,000 population | +2.3% |
| 2016 | 0.8564 deaths per 100,000 population | +301.6% |
| 2017 | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | -100.0% |
| 2018 | 0.3179 deaths per 100,000 population | — |
| 2019 | 1.93 deaths per 100,000 population | +505.6% |
| 2020 | 0.4929 deaths per 100,000 population | -74.4% |
| 2021 | 1.62 deaths per 100,000 population | +228.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.8853 deaths per 100,000 population | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | 2.67 deaths per 100,000 population | 8 |
| 2010s | 0.6794 deaths per 100,000 population | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | 1.93 deaths per 100,000 population | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.06 deaths per 100,000 population | 0.4929 deaths per 100,000 population | 1.62 deaths per 100,000 population | 2 |
Countries ranked near Maldives
- 95 Armenia 2.86 deaths per 100,000 population compare
- 96 Tajikistan 2.19 deaths per 100,000 population compare
- 97 Kuwait 1.82 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
- 101 Azerbaijan 1.06 deaths per 100,000 population compare
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- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -2.69 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,560 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 5 deaths (2100)
- Population ages 80 and above, female, per capita 0.0043 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 80 and above, male, annual growth rate 5.36 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 80 and above, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 80 and above, male, per capita 0.0043 units per person (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is male vs. female suicide rate in Maldives?
- Male vs. female suicide rate in Maldives was 1.62 deaths per 100,000 population in 2021, 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 Maldives?
- The highest recorded value was 2.67 deaths per 100,000 population in 2003.
- What is the lowest male vs. female suicide rate recorded in Maldives?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 deaths per 100,000 population in 2000.
- How does Maldives rank for male vs. female suicide rate?
- Maldives ranks 98th out of 111 countries with data for 2021.
- Is male vs. female suicide rate rising or falling in Maldives?
- Over the last ten years it is up 80.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Maldives 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.