Reported suicide rates among young people in Mauritius
Mauritius: Reported suicide rates among young people was 9.04 deaths per 100,000 population in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
9.04 deaths per 100,000 population
Change on year
down 17.2%
World rank
19th
of 110 countries
All-time high
22.04 deaths per 100,000 population
in 1984
All-time low
0 deaths per 100,000 population
in 1963
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Reported suicide rates among young people in Mauritius, 1961–2023
Source: WHO Mortality Database (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in deaths per 100,000 population.
Analysis
Mauritius recorded 9.04 deaths per 100,000 population for reported suicide rates among young people in 2023.
That represents a change of down 17.2% on the previous year and down 33.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported suicide rates among young people in Mauritius peaked at 22.04 deaths per 100,000 population in 1984 and was at its lowest, 0 deaths per 100,000 population, in 1963.
That places Mauritius 19th out of 110 countries with data for 2023, 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 people in Mauritius, year by year
| Year | deaths per 100,000 population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 5.05 deaths per 100,000 population | — |
| 1962 | 4.83 deaths per 100,000 population | -4.3% |
| 1963 | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | -100.0% |
| 1964 | 5.51 deaths per 100,000 population | — |
| 1965 | 2.59 deaths per 100,000 population | -52.9% |
| 1966 | 3.49 deaths per 100,000 population | +34.5% |
| 1967 | 5.56 deaths per 100,000 population | +59.3% |
| 1968 | 2.12 deaths per 100,000 population | -61.8% |
| 1969 | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | -100.0% |
| 1970 | 1.02 deaths per 100,000 population | — |
| 1971 | 5.14 deaths per 100,000 population | +403.6% |
| 1972 | 3.97 deaths per 100,000 population | -22.7% |
| 1973 | 9.88 deaths per 100,000 population | +148.8% |
| 1974 | 4.84 deaths per 100,000 population | -51.0% |
| 1975 | 12.29 deaths per 100,000 population | +153.9% |
| 1976 | 11.26 deaths per 100,000 population | -8.4% |
| 1977 | 11.93 deaths per 100,000 population | +5.9% |
| 1978 | 14.43 deaths per 100,000 population | +21.0% |
| 1979 | 12.35 deaths per 100,000 population | -14.4% |
| 1980 | 0.8688 deaths per 100,000 population | -93.0% |
| 1981 | 1.71 deaths per 100,000 population | +97.3% |
| 1982 | 0.8749 deaths per 100,000 population | -49.0% |
| 1983 | 1.76 deaths per 100,000 population | +100.9% |
| 1984 | 22.04 deaths per 100,000 population | +1154.0% |
| 1985 | 13.23 deaths per 100,000 population | -40.0% |
| 1986 | 3.97 deaths per 100,000 population | -70.0% |
| 1987 | 18.54 deaths per 100,000 population | +367.1% |
| 1988 | 14.93 deaths per 100,000 population | -19.5% |
| 1989 | 11.71 deaths per 100,000 population | -21.5% |
| 1990 | 15.07 deaths per 100,000 population | +28.6% |
| 1991 | 12.7 deaths per 100,000 population | -15.7% |
| 1992 | 9.28 deaths per 100,000 population | -26.9% |
| 1993 | 19.67 deaths per 100,000 population | +112.0% |
| 1994 | 14.35 deaths per 100,000 population | -27.0% |
| 1995 | 12.08 deaths per 100,000 population | -15.8% |
| 1996 | 11.8 deaths per 100,000 population | -2.4% |
| 1997 | 5.43 deaths per 100,000 population | -54.0% |
| 1998 | 15.78 deaths per 100,000 population | +190.7% |
| 1999 | 8.65 deaths per 100,000 population | -45.2% |
| 2000 | 11.27 deaths per 100,000 population | +30.3% |
| 2001 | 8.57 deaths per 100,000 population | -23.9% |
| 2002 | 9.98 deaths per 100,000 population | +16.4% |
| 2003 | 8.91 deaths per 100,000 population | -10.7% |
| 2004 | 6.59 deaths per 100,000 population | -26.0% |
| 2005 | 4.27 deaths per 100,000 population | -35.2% |
| 2006 | 8.21 deaths per 100,000 population | +92.3% |
| 2007 | 11.85 deaths per 100,000 population | +44.2% |
| 2008 | 2.88 deaths per 100,000 population | -75.7% |
| 2009 | 8.59 deaths per 100,000 population | +198.3% |
| 2010 | 8.58 deaths per 100,000 population | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 5.82 deaths per 100,000 population | -32.1% |
| 2012 | 8.95 deaths per 100,000 population | +53.8% |
| 2013 | 13.68 deaths per 100,000 population | +52.8% |
| 2014 | 9.57 deaths per 100,000 population | -30.1% |
| 2015 | 9.6 deaths per 100,000 population | +0.4% |
| 2016 | 7.42 deaths per 100,000 population | -22.7% |
| 2017 | 11.74 deaths per 100,000 population | +58.3% |
| 2018 | 6.14 deaths per 100,000 population | -47.7% |
| 2019 | 4.11 deaths per 100,000 population | -33.1% |
| 2020 | 12.49 deaths per 100,000 population | +203.7% |
| 2021 | 9.58 deaths per 100,000 population | -23.3% |
| 2022 | 10.92 deaths per 100,000 population | +14.0% |
| 2023 | 9.04 deaths per 100,000 population | -17.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3.24 deaths per 100,000 population | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | 5.56 deaths per 100,000 population | 9 |
| 1970s | 8.71 deaths per 100,000 population | 1.02 deaths per 100,000 population | 14.43 deaths per 100,000 population | 10 |
| 1980s | 8.96 deaths per 100,000 population | 0.8688 deaths per 100,000 population | 22.04 deaths per 100,000 population | 10 |
| 1990s | 12.48 deaths per 100,000 population | 5.43 deaths per 100,000 population | 19.67 deaths per 100,000 population | 10 |
| 2000s | 8.11 deaths per 100,000 population | 2.88 deaths per 100,000 population | 11.85 deaths per 100,000 population | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.56 deaths per 100,000 population | 4.11 deaths per 100,000 population | 13.68 deaths per 100,000 population | 10 |
| 2020s | 10.51 deaths per 100,000 population | 9.04 deaths per 100,000 population | 12.49 deaths per 100,000 population | 4 |
Countries ranked near Mauritius
- 16 Belarus 9.52 deaths per 100,000 population compare
- 17 Argentina 9.39 deaths per 100,000 population compare
- 18 Nicaragua 9.2 deaths per 100,000 population compare
- 20 Australia 8.89 deaths per 100,000 population compare
- 21 Hong Kong 8.87 deaths per 100,000 population compare
- 22 Reunion 8.81 deaths per 100,000 population compare
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- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 2,032 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 9 deaths (2100)
- Population ages 0-14, female, annual growth rate -2.25 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, female, per capita 0.0734 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, male, annual growth rate -1.76 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is reported suicide rates among young people in Mauritius?
- Reported suicide rates among young people in Mauritius was 9.04 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 Mauritius?
- The highest recorded value was 22.04 deaths per 100,000 population in 1984.
- What is the lowest reported suicide rates among young people recorded in Mauritius?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 deaths per 100,000 population in 1963.
- How does Mauritius rank for reported suicide rates among young people?
- Mauritius ranks 19th out of 110 countries with data for 2023.
- Is reported suicide rates among young people rising or falling in Mauritius?
- Over the last ten years it is down 33.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mauritius 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.