Male vs. female suicide rate in Republic of Moldova
Republic of Moldova: Male vs. female suicide rate was 16.87 deaths per 100,000 population in 2023. ▼ Falling
Latest (2023)
16.87 deaths per 100,000 population
Change on year
down 25.6%
World rank
23rd
of 111 countries
All-time high
34.72 deaths per 100,000 population
in 1985
All-time low
16.87 deaths per 100,000 population
in 2023
Years of data
41
1981–2023
Male vs. female suicide rate in Republic of Moldova, 1981–2023
Source: WHO Mortality Database (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in deaths per 100,000 population.
Analysis
Republic of Moldova recorded 16.87 deaths per 100,000 population for male vs. female suicide rate in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 41 years on record.
The figure is down 25.6% on the previous year and down 31.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, male vs. female suicide rate in Republic of Moldova peaked at 34.72 deaths per 100,000 population in 1985 and was at its lowest, 16.87 deaths per 100,000 population, in 2023.
That places Republic of Moldova 23rd out of 111 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 41 years of available data.
Male vs. female suicide rate in Republic of Moldova, year by year
| Year | deaths per 100,000 population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 31.74 deaths per 100,000 population | — |
| 1982 | 33.56 deaths per 100,000 population | +5.7% |
| 1985 | 34.72 deaths per 100,000 population | +3.5% |
| 1986 | 29.59 deaths per 100,000 population | -14.8% |
| 1987 | 25.82 deaths per 100,000 population | -12.8% |
| 1988 | 26.54 deaths per 100,000 population | +2.8% |
| 1989 | 28.17 deaths per 100,000 population | +6.1% |
| 1990 | 25.33 deaths per 100,000 population | -10.1% |
| 1991 | 27.12 deaths per 100,000 population | +7.1% |
| 1992 | 27.22 deaths per 100,000 population | +0.4% |
| 1993 | 28.51 deaths per 100,000 population | +4.7% |
| 1994 | 31.22 deaths per 100,000 population | +9.5% |
| 1995 | 31.15 deaths per 100,000 population | -0.2% |
| 1996 | 31.54 deaths per 100,000 population | +1.2% |
| 1997 | 30.09 deaths per 100,000 population | -4.6% |
| 1998 | 27.68 deaths per 100,000 population | -8.0% |
| 1999 | 28.16 deaths per 100,000 population | +1.7% |
| 2000 | 26.77 deaths per 100,000 population | -4.9% |
| 2001 | 29.67 deaths per 100,000 population | +10.8% |
| 2002 | 27.06 deaths per 100,000 population | -8.8% |
| 2003 | 29.75 deaths per 100,000 population | +9.9% |
| 2004 | 27.48 deaths per 100,000 population | -7.6% |
| 2005 | 28.23 deaths per 100,000 population | +2.7% |
| 2006 | 29.49 deaths per 100,000 population | +4.4% |
| 2007 | 25.44 deaths per 100,000 population | -13.7% |
| 2008 | 27.29 deaths per 100,000 population | +7.2% |
| 2009 | 28.88 deaths per 100,000 population | +5.8% |
| 2010 | 29.74 deaths per 100,000 population | +3.0% |
| 2011 | 22.35 deaths per 100,000 population | -24.8% |
| 2012 | 24.05 deaths per 100,000 population | +7.6% |
| 2013 | 24.68 deaths per 100,000 population | +2.6% |
| 2014 | 25.22 deaths per 100,000 population | +2.2% |
| 2015 | 23.55 deaths per 100,000 population | -6.6% |
| 2016 | 23.25 deaths per 100,000 population | -1.3% |
| 2017 | 21.82 deaths per 100,000 population | -6.1% |
| 2018 | 28.47 deaths per 100,000 population | +30.5% |
| 2019 | 27.11 deaths per 100,000 population | -4.8% |
| 2020 | 27.6 deaths per 100,000 population | +1.8% |
| 2021 | 26.71 deaths per 100,000 population | -3.2% |
| 2022 | 22.66 deaths per 100,000 population | -15.2% |
| 2023 | 16.87 deaths per 100,000 population | -25.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 30.02 deaths per 100,000 population | 25.82 deaths per 100,000 population | 34.72 deaths per 100,000 population | 7 |
| 1990s | 28.8 deaths per 100,000 population | 25.33 deaths per 100,000 population | 31.54 deaths per 100,000 population | 10 |
| 2000s | 28.01 deaths per 100,000 population | 25.44 deaths per 100,000 population | 29.75 deaths per 100,000 population | 10 |
| 2010s | 25.02 deaths per 100,000 population | 21.82 deaths per 100,000 population | 29.74 deaths per 100,000 population | 10 |
| 2020s | 23.46 deaths per 100,000 population | 16.87 deaths per 100,000 population | 27.6 deaths per 100,000 population | 4 |
Countries ranked near Republic of Moldova
- 20 New Zealand 17.41 deaths per 100,000 population compare
- 21 Mauritius 17.24 deaths per 100,000 population compare
- 22 Croatia 16.92 deaths per 100,000 population compare
- 24 Australia 16.41 deaths per 100,000 population compare
- 25 Belgium 16.38 deaths per 100,000 population compare
- 26 France 16.2 deaths per 100,000 population compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is male vs. female suicide rate in Republic of Moldova?
- Male vs. female suicide rate in Republic of Moldova was 16.87 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 Republic of Moldova?
- The highest recorded value was 34.72 deaths per 100,000 population in 1985.
- What is the lowest male vs. female suicide rate recorded in Republic of Moldova?
- The lowest recorded value was 16.87 deaths per 100,000 population in 2023.
- How does Republic of Moldova rank for male vs. female suicide rate?
- Republic of Moldova ranks 23rd out of 111 countries with data for 2023.
- Is male vs. female suicide rate rising or falling in Republic of Moldova?
- Over the last ten years it is down 31.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Republic of Moldova 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.