Male vs. female suicide rate in Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan: Male vs. female suicide rate was 6.93 deaths per 100,000 population in 2023. ▼ Falling
Male vs. female suicide rate in Uzbekistan, 1981–2023
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 Uzbekistan is 6.93 deaths per 100,000 population, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 13.5% on the previous year and down 23.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, male vs. female suicide rate in Uzbekistan peaked at 16.64 deaths per 100,000 population in 1985 and was at its lowest, 6.11 deaths per 100,000 population, in 2022.
That places Uzbekistan 72nd 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 38 years of available data.
Male vs. female suicide rate in Uzbekistan, year by year
| Year | deaths per 100,000 population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 14.7 deaths per 100,000 population | — |
| 1982 | 14.16 deaths per 100,000 population | -3.7% |
| 1985 | 16.64 deaths per 100,000 population | +17.5% |
| 1986 | 15.11 deaths per 100,000 population | -9.2% |
| 1987 | 13.16 deaths per 100,000 population | -12.9% |
| 1988 | 11.9 deaths per 100,000 population | -9.6% |
| 1989 | 14.38 deaths per 100,000 population | +20.8% |
| 1990 | 13.57 deaths per 100,000 population | -5.6% |
| 1991 | 13.68 deaths per 100,000 population | +0.8% |
| 1992 | 12.05 deaths per 100,000 population | -11.9% |
| 1993 | 12.41 deaths per 100,000 population | +3.0% |
| 1994 | 13.03 deaths per 100,000 population | +5.0% |
| 1995 | 13.93 deaths per 100,000 population | +6.9% |
| 1996 | 15.52 deaths per 100,000 population | +11.4% |
| 1997 | 13.6 deaths per 100,000 population | -12.4% |
| 1998 | 13.5 deaths per 100,000 population | -0.8% |
| 1999 | 14.07 deaths per 100,000 population | +4.3% |
| 2000 | 14.42 deaths per 100,000 population | +2.5% |
| 2001 | 13.81 deaths per 100,000 population | -4.3% |
| 2002 | 10.84 deaths per 100,000 population | -21.4% |
| 2003 | 9.55 deaths per 100,000 population | -11.9% |
| 2004 | 8.34 deaths per 100,000 population | -12.8% |
| 2005 | 8.22 deaths per 100,000 population | -1.4% |
| 2009 | 7.81 deaths per 100,000 population | -5.0% |
| 2010 | 7.51 deaths per 100,000 population | -3.8% |
| 2011 | 7.86 deaths per 100,000 population | +4.6% |
| 2012 | 8.55 deaths per 100,000 population | +8.8% |
| 2013 | 9.01 deaths per 100,000 population | +5.4% |
| 2014 | 9.4 deaths per 100,000 population | +4.3% |
| 2015 | 10.35 deaths per 100,000 population | +10.2% |
| 2016 | 10.54 deaths per 100,000 population | +1.8% |
| 2017 | 10.15 deaths per 100,000 population | -3.7% |
| 2018 | 9.09 deaths per 100,000 population | -10.5% |
| 2019 | 8.86 deaths per 100,000 population | -2.5% |
| 2020 | 7.99 deaths per 100,000 population | -9.8% |
| 2021 | 8.49 deaths per 100,000 population | +6.3% |
| 2022 | 6.11 deaths per 100,000 population | -28.1% |
| 2023 | 6.93 deaths per 100,000 population | +13.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 14.29 deaths per 100,000 population | 11.9 deaths per 100,000 population | 16.64 deaths per 100,000 population | 7 |
| 1990s | 13.54 deaths per 100,000 population | 12.05 deaths per 100,000 population | 15.52 deaths per 100,000 population | 10 |
| 2000s | 10.43 deaths per 100,000 population | 7.81 deaths per 100,000 population | 14.42 deaths per 100,000 population | 7 |
| 2010s | 9.13 deaths per 100,000 population | 7.51 deaths per 100,000 population | 10.54 deaths per 100,000 population | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.38 deaths per 100,000 population | 6.11 deaths per 100,000 population | 8.49 deaths per 100,000 population | 4 |
Countries ranked near Uzbekistan
- 69 Bulgaria 8.07 deaths per 100,000 population compare
- 70 Grenada 8.01 deaths per 100,000 population compare
- 71 Italy 7.3 deaths per 100,000 population compare
- 73 Türkiye 6.92 deaths per 100,000 population compare
- 74 North Macedonia 6.88 deaths per 100,000 population compare
- 75 El Salvador 6.8 deaths per 100,000 population compare
More health data for Uzbekistan
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.21 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.2049 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 782.5 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 3,269 deaths (2100)
- Population ages 65-69, male, annual growth rate 5.8 % 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 0.012 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 70-74, female, annual growth rate 5.71 % 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 0.01 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is male vs. female suicide rate in Uzbekistan?
- Male vs. female suicide rate in Uzbekistan was 6.93 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 Uzbekistan?
- The highest recorded value was 16.64 deaths per 100,000 population in 1985.
- What is the lowest male vs. female suicide rate recorded in Uzbekistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.11 deaths per 100,000 population in 2022.
- How does Uzbekistan rank for male vs. female suicide rate?
- Uzbekistan ranks 72nd out of 111 countries with data for 2023.
- Is male vs. female suicide rate rising or falling in Uzbekistan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 23.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Uzbekistan 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.