Reported suicide rates among young people in Armenia
Armenia: Reported suicide rates among young people was 2.36 deaths per 100,000 population in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
2.36 deaths per 100,000 population
Change on year
down 14.4%
World rank
79th
of 110 countries
All-time high
2.95 deaths per 100,000 population
in 2017
All-time low
0 deaths per 100,000 population
in 2003
Years of data
39
1981–2023
Reported suicide rates among young people in Armenia, 1981–2023
Source: WHO Mortality Database (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in deaths per 100,000 population.
Analysis
Armenia recorded 2.36 deaths per 100,000 population for reported suicide rates among young people in 2023.
That represents a change of down 14.4% on the previous year and up 144.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported suicide rates among young people in Armenia peaked at 2.95 deaths per 100,000 population in 2017 and was at its lowest, 0 deaths per 100,000 population, in 2003.
That places Armenia 79th out of 110 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Reported suicide rates among young people in Armenia, year by year
| Year | deaths per 100,000 population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 1.17 deaths per 100,000 population | — |
| 1982 | 1.22 deaths per 100,000 population | +4.2% |
| 1985 | 0.6861 deaths per 100,000 population | -43.8% |
| 1986 | 1.05 deaths per 100,000 population | +52.7% |
| 1987 | 0.3501 deaths per 100,000 population | -66.6% |
| 1988 | 0.7087 deaths per 100,000 population | +102.4% |
| 1989 | 2.59 deaths per 100,000 population | +266.1% |
| 1990 | 2.66 deaths per 100,000 population | +2.4% |
| 1991 | 1.33 deaths per 100,000 population | -49.9% |
| 1992 | 0.9778 deaths per 100,000 population | -26.6% |
| 1993 | 1.6 deaths per 100,000 population | +63.5% |
| 1994 | 0.9416 deaths per 100,000 population | -41.1% |
| 1995 | 0.9211 deaths per 100,000 population | -2.2% |
| 1996 | 0.5993 deaths per 100,000 population | -34.9% |
| 1997 | 0.5848 deaths per 100,000 population | -2.4% |
| 1998 | 0.5713 deaths per 100,000 population | -2.3% |
| 1999 | 0.8338 deaths per 100,000 population | +46.0% |
| 2000 | 0.8019 deaths per 100,000 population | -3.8% |
| 2001 | 0.5302 deaths per 100,000 population | -33.9% |
| 2002 | 0.9502 deaths per 100,000 population | +79.2% |
| 2003 | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | -100.0% |
| 2006 | 0.6774 deaths per 100,000 population | — |
| 2007 | 1.76 deaths per 100,000 population | +159.3% |
| 2008 | 0.3217 deaths per 100,000 population | -81.7% |
| 2009 | 1.93 deaths per 100,000 population | +500.5% |
| 2010 | 2.45 deaths per 100,000 population | +26.6% |
| 2011 | 1.73 deaths per 100,000 population | -29.2% |
| 2012 | 1.35 deaths per 100,000 population | -21.8% |
| 2013 | 0.9625 deaths per 100,000 population | -28.9% |
| 2014 | 0.5105 deaths per 100,000 population | -47.0% |
| 2015 | 1.08 deaths per 100,000 population | +111.6% |
| 2016 | 0.5704 deaths per 100,000 population | -47.2% |
| 2017 | 2.95 deaths per 100,000 population | +417.8% |
| 2018 | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | -100.0% |
| 2019 | 1.2 deaths per 100,000 population | — |
| 2020 | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | -100.0% |
| 2021 | 1.15 deaths per 100,000 population | — |
| 2022 | 2.75 deaths per 100,000 population | +138.6% |
| 2023 | 2.36 deaths per 100,000 population | -14.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.11 deaths per 100,000 population | 0.3501 deaths per 100,000 population | 2.59 deaths per 100,000 population | 7 |
| 1990s | 1.1 deaths per 100,000 population | 0.5713 deaths per 100,000 population | 2.66 deaths per 100,000 population | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.8712 deaths per 100,000 population | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | 1.93 deaths per 100,000 population | 8 |
| 2010s | 1.28 deaths per 100,000 population | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | 2.95 deaths per 100,000 population | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.56 deaths per 100,000 population | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | 2.75 deaths per 100,000 population | 4 |
Countries ranked near Armenia
- 76 Romania 2.64 deaths per 100,000 population compare
- 77 Tajikistan 2.59 deaths per 100,000 population compare
- 78 Spain 2.53 deaths per 100,000 population compare
- 80 Qatar 2.2 deaths per 100,000 population compare
- 81 Cyprus 2.04 deaths per 100,000 population compare
- 82 Latvia 2.01 deaths per 100,000 population compare
More health data for Armenia
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.966 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,466 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 33 deaths (2100)
- Population ages 80 and above, female, per capita 0.0159 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 80 and above, male, annual growth rate -3.39 % 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 0.0064 units per person (2025)
- Pertussis - number of reported cases, gaps filled 22 (2025)
- Pertussis - number of reported cases, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported suicide rates among young people in Armenia?
- Reported suicide rates among young people in Armenia was 2.36 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 reported suicide rates among young people recorded in Armenia?
- The highest recorded value was 2.95 deaths per 100,000 population in 2017.
- What is the lowest reported suicide rates among young people recorded in Armenia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 deaths per 100,000 population in 2003.
- How does Armenia rank for reported suicide rates among young people?
- Armenia ranks 79th out of 110 countries with data for 2023.
- Is reported suicide rates among young people rising or falling in Armenia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 144.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Armenia 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 people. 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.