Reported suicide rates among young people in Mexico
Mexico: Reported suicide rates among young people was 7.63 deaths per 100,000 population in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
7.63 deaths per 100,000 population
Change on year
up 0.9%
World rank
32nd
of 110 countries
All-time high
7.81 deaths per 100,000 population
in 2020
All-time low
0.9121 deaths per 100,000 population
in 1971
Years of data
68
1955–2022
Reported suicide rates among young people in Mexico, 1955–2022
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 reported suicide rates among young people in Mexico is 7.63 deaths per 100,000 population, measured in 2022.
That represents a change of up 0.9% on the previous year and up 5.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported suicide rates among young people in Mexico peaked at 7.81 deaths per 100,000 population in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0.9121 deaths per 100,000 population, in 1971.
That places Mexico 32nd out of 110 countries with data for 2022, 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 Mexico, year by year
| Year | deaths per 100,000 population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1955 | 1.93 deaths per 100,000 population | — |
| 1956 | 2.26 deaths per 100,000 population | +16.6% |
| 1957 | 2.02 deaths per 100,000 population | -10.3% |
| 1958 | 2.07 deaths per 100,000 population | +2.5% |
| 1959 | 2.03 deaths per 100,000 population | -1.9% |
| 1960 | 2.26 deaths per 100,000 population | +11.1% |
| 1961 | 1.85 deaths per 100,000 population | -18.0% |
| 1962 | 1.47 deaths per 100,000 population | -20.5% |
| 1963 | 2.22 deaths per 100,000 population | +50.9% |
| 1964 | 2.49 deaths per 100,000 population | +11.8% |
| 1965 | 2.36 deaths per 100,000 population | -4.9% |
| 1966 | 2.33 deaths per 100,000 population | -1.4% |
| 1967 | 3.04 deaths per 100,000 population | +30.4% |
| 1968 | 2.03 deaths per 100,000 population | -33.1% |
| 1969 | 1.05 deaths per 100,000 population | -48.2% |
| 1970 | 1.48 deaths per 100,000 population | +40.8% |
| 1971 | 0.9121 deaths per 100,000 population | -38.5% |
| 1972 | 1.06 deaths per 100,000 population | +16.4% |
| 1973 | 1.29 deaths per 100,000 population | +21.6% |
| 1974 | 3.98 deaths per 100,000 population | +207.9% |
| 1975 | 2.41 deaths per 100,000 population | -39.5% |
| 1976 | 2.42 deaths per 100,000 population | +0.6% |
| 1977 | 2.75 deaths per 100,000 population | +13.4% |
| 1978 | 2.37 deaths per 100,000 population | -13.8% |
| 1979 | 2.85 deaths per 100,000 population | +20.2% |
| 1980 | 2.29 deaths per 100,000 population | -19.4% |
| 1981 | 2.2 deaths per 100,000 population | -4.1% |
| 1982 | 2.03 deaths per 100,000 population | -7.6% |
| 1983 | 1.72 deaths per 100,000 population | -15.5% |
| 1984 | 1.46 deaths per 100,000 population | -14.8% |
| 1985 | 2.01 deaths per 100,000 population | +37.4% |
| 1986 | 2.4 deaths per 100,000 population | +19.8% |
| 1987 | 2.41 deaths per 100,000 population | +0.2% |
| 1988 | 2.18 deaths per 100,000 population | -9.5% |
| 1989 | 2.54 deaths per 100,000 population | +16.3% |
| 1990 | 2.7 deaths per 100,000 population | +6.4% |
| 1991 | 2.39 deaths per 100,000 population | -11.4% |
| 1992 | 3 deaths per 100,000 population | +25.5% |
| 1993 | 2.87 deaths per 100,000 population | -4.3% |
| 1994 | 3.14 deaths per 100,000 population | +9.3% |
| 1995 | 3.69 deaths per 100,000 population | +17.6% |
| 1996 | 4.43 deaths per 100,000 population | +19.9% |
| 1997 | 5.07 deaths per 100,000 population | +14.4% |
| 1998 | 4.79 deaths per 100,000 population | -5.4% |
| 1999 | 4.62 deaths per 100,000 population | -3.7% |
| 2000 | 4.63 deaths per 100,000 population | +0.2% |
| 2001 | 5.23 deaths per 100,000 population | +13.1% |
| 2002 | 5.07 deaths per 100,000 population | -3.2% |
| 2003 | 5.32 deaths per 100,000 population | +4.9% |
| 2004 | 5.18 deaths per 100,000 population | -2.5% |
| 2005 | 5.19 deaths per 100,000 population | +0.2% |
| 2006 | 5.28 deaths per 100,000 population | +1.8% |
| 2007 | 4.82 deaths per 100,000 population | -8.9% |
| 2008 | 5.53 deaths per 100,000 population | +14.8% |
| 2009 | 6.28 deaths per 100,000 population | +13.6% |
| 2010 | 6.1 deaths per 100,000 population | -2.8% |
| 2011 | 7.65 deaths per 100,000 population | +25.3% |
| 2012 | 7.23 deaths per 100,000 population | -5.5% |
| 2013 | 6.85 deaths per 100,000 population | -5.3% |
| 2014 | 6.78 deaths per 100,000 population | -0.9% |
| 2015 | 7.65 deaths per 100,000 population | +12.8% |
| 2016 | 6.91 deaths per 100,000 population | -9.7% |
| 2017 | 7.07 deaths per 100,000 population | +2.4% |
| 2018 | 7.1 deaths per 100,000 population | +0.4% |
| 2019 | 7.32 deaths per 100,000 population | +3.2% |
| 2020 | 7.81 deaths per 100,000 population | +6.6% |
| 2021 | 7.57 deaths per 100,000 population | -3.0% |
| 2022 | 7.63 deaths per 100,000 population | +0.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 2.06 deaths per 100,000 population | 1.93 deaths per 100,000 population | 2.26 deaths per 100,000 population | 5 |
| 1960s | 2.11 deaths per 100,000 population | 1.05 deaths per 100,000 population | 3.04 deaths per 100,000 population | 10 |
| 1970s | 2.15 deaths per 100,000 population | 0.9121 deaths per 100,000 population | 3.98 deaths per 100,000 population | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.12 deaths per 100,000 population | 1.46 deaths per 100,000 population | 2.54 deaths per 100,000 population | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.67 deaths per 100,000 population | 2.39 deaths per 100,000 population | 5.07 deaths per 100,000 population | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.25 deaths per 100,000 population | 4.63 deaths per 100,000 population | 6.28 deaths per 100,000 population | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.07 deaths per 100,000 population | 6.1 deaths per 100,000 population | 7.65 deaths per 100,000 population | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.67 deaths per 100,000 population | 7.57 deaths per 100,000 population | 7.81 deaths per 100,000 population | 3 |
Countries ranked near Mexico
- 29 Finland 7.86 deaths per 100,000 population compare
- 30 Canada 7.76 deaths per 100,000 population compare
- 31 Belgium 7.73 deaths per 100,000 population compare
- 33 Ukraine 7.61 deaths per 100,000 population compare
- 34 Russia 7.43 deaths per 100,000 population compare
- 35 Estonia 7.39 deaths per 100,000 population compare
More health data for Mexico
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.67 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.6599 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,312 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 2,760 deaths (2100)
- Population ages 0-14, female, annual growth rate -0.8956 % 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 0.1183 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, male, annual growth rate -0.888 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, male, per capita 0.1226 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported suicide rates among young people in Mexico?
- Reported suicide rates among young people in Mexico was 7.63 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 people recorded in Mexico?
- The highest recorded value was 7.81 deaths per 100,000 population in 2020.
- What is the lowest reported suicide rates among young people recorded in Mexico?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.9121 deaths per 100,000 population in 1971.
- How does Mexico rank for reported suicide rates among young people?
- Mexico ranks 32nd out of 110 countries with data for 2022.
- Is reported suicide rates among young people rising or falling in Mexico?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mexico 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.