Reported suicide rates among young men in Argentina
Argentina: Reported suicide rates among young men was 12.82 deaths per 100,000 population in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
12.82 deaths per 100,000 population
Change on year
up 8.7%
World rank
13th
of 110 countries
All-time high
18.41 deaths per 100,000 population
in 2014
All-time low
3.6 deaths per 100,000 population
in 1984
Years of data
51
1966–2022
Reported suicide rates among young men in Argentina, 1966–2022
Source: WHO Mortality Database (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in deaths per 100,000 population.
Analysis
In 2022, reported suicide rates among young men in Argentina stood at 12.82 deaths per 100,000 population.
The figure is up 8.7% on the previous year and down 29.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported suicide rates among young men in Argentina peaked at 18.41 deaths per 100,000 population in 2014 and was at its lowest, 3.6 deaths per 100,000 population, in 1984.
That places Argentina 13th out of 110 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Reported suicide rates among young men in Argentina, year by year
| Year | deaths per 100,000 population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1966 | 3.85 deaths per 100,000 population | — |
| 1967 | 7.09 deaths per 100,000 population | +83.9% |
| 1968 | 6.3 deaths per 100,000 population | -11.1% |
| 1969 | 7.33 deaths per 100,000 population | +16.4% |
| 1970 | 7.07 deaths per 100,000 population | -3.6% |
| 1977 | 6.82 deaths per 100,000 population | -3.5% |
| 1978 | 4.27 deaths per 100,000 population | -37.5% |
| 1979 | 4.04 deaths per 100,000 population | -5.2% |
| 1980 | 4.44 deaths per 100,000 population | +10.0% |
| 1981 | 4.14 deaths per 100,000 population | -6.8% |
| 1982 | 4.22 deaths per 100,000 population | +1.8% |
| 1983 | 4.7 deaths per 100,000 population | +11.4% |
| 1984 | 3.6 deaths per 100,000 population | -23.3% |
| 1985 | 4.27 deaths per 100,000 population | +18.6% |
| 1986 | 4.65 deaths per 100,000 population | +8.8% |
| 1987 | 4.67 deaths per 100,000 population | +0.4% |
| 1988 | 5.36 deaths per 100,000 population | +14.8% |
| 1989 | 4.63 deaths per 100,000 population | -13.7% |
| 1990 | 4.7 deaths per 100,000 population | +1.6% |
| 1991 | 4.89 deaths per 100,000 population | +4.0% |
| 1992 | 6.38 deaths per 100,000 population | +30.3% |
| 1993 | 5.87 deaths per 100,000 population | -8.0% |
| 1994 | 6.94 deaths per 100,000 population | +18.3% |
| 1995 | 6.67 deaths per 100,000 population | -3.9% |
| 1996 | 7.14 deaths per 100,000 population | +6.9% |
| 1997 | 7.01 deaths per 100,000 population | -1.8% |
| 1998 | 8.82 deaths per 100,000 population | +25.8% |
| 1999 | 9.42 deaths per 100,000 population | +6.8% |
| 2000 | 11.2 deaths per 100,000 population | +18.9% |
| 2001 | 12.49 deaths per 100,000 population | +11.5% |
| 2002 | 12.51 deaths per 100,000 population | +0.2% |
| 2003 | 16.03 deaths per 100,000 population | +28.1% |
| 2004 | 16.67 deaths per 100,000 population | +4.0% |
| 2005 | 16.02 deaths per 100,000 population | -3.9% |
| 2006 | 17.07 deaths per 100,000 population | +6.6% |
| 2007 | 15.34 deaths per 100,000 population | -10.2% |
| 2008 | 15.1 deaths per 100,000 population | -1.5% |
| 2009 | 14.9 deaths per 100,000 population | -1.3% |
| 2010 | 14.86 deaths per 100,000 population | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 16.67 deaths per 100,000 population | +12.2% |
| 2012 | 18.27 deaths per 100,000 population | +9.6% |
| 2013 | 17.81 deaths per 100,000 population | -2.5% |
| 2014 | 18.41 deaths per 100,000 population | +3.3% |
| 2015 | 15.96 deaths per 100,000 population | -13.3% |
| 2016 | 15.23 deaths per 100,000 population | -4.6% |
| 2017 | 15.53 deaths per 100,000 population | +2.0% |
| 2018 | 16.58 deaths per 100,000 population | +6.8% |
| 2019 | 16.34 deaths per 100,000 population | -1.5% |
| 2020 | 14.28 deaths per 100,000 population | -12.6% |
| 2021 | 11.8 deaths per 100,000 population | -17.4% |
| 2022 | 12.82 deaths per 100,000 population | +8.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 6.14 deaths per 100,000 population | 3.85 deaths per 100,000 population | 7.33 deaths per 100,000 population | 4 |
| 1970s | 5.55 deaths per 100,000 population | 4.04 deaths per 100,000 population | 7.07 deaths per 100,000 population | 4 |
| 1980s | 4.47 deaths per 100,000 population | 3.6 deaths per 100,000 population | 5.36 deaths per 100,000 population | 10 |
| 1990s | 6.79 deaths per 100,000 population | 4.7 deaths per 100,000 population | 9.42 deaths per 100,000 population | 10 |
| 2000s | 14.73 deaths per 100,000 population | 11.2 deaths per 100,000 population | 17.07 deaths per 100,000 population | 10 |
| 2010s | 16.57 deaths per 100,000 population | 14.86 deaths per 100,000 population | 18.41 deaths per 100,000 population | 10 |
| 2020s | 12.97 deaths per 100,000 population | 11.8 deaths per 100,000 population | 14.28 deaths per 100,000 population | 3 |
Countries ranked near Argentina
- 10 Belarus 13.79 deaths per 100,000 population compare
- 11 Hong Kong 13.46 deaths per 100,000 population compare
- 12 Mauritius 13.32 deaths per 100,000 population compare
- 14 Ecuador 12.15 deaths per 100,000 population compare
- 15 South Korea 11.97 deaths per 100,000 population compare
- 16 Slovenia 11.66 deaths per 100,000 population compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is reported suicide rates among young men in Argentina?
- Reported suicide rates among young men in Argentina was 12.82 deaths per 100,000 population in 2022, according to WHO Mortality Database (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest reported suicide rates among young men recorded in Argentina?
- The highest recorded value was 18.41 deaths per 100,000 population in 2014.
- What is the lowest reported suicide rates among young men recorded in Argentina?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.6 deaths per 100,000 population in 1984.
- How does Argentina rank for reported suicide rates among young men?
- Argentina ranks 13th out of 110 countries with data for 2022.
- Is reported suicide rates among young men rising or falling in Argentina?
- Over the last ten years it is down 29.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Argentina data come from?
- The figures come from WHO Mortality Database (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Reported suicide rates among young men. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Reported annual death rate from self-inflicted injuries per 100,000 people, based on the underlying cause listed on death certificates.