Reported suicide rates among young people in Serbia
Serbia: Reported suicide rates among young people was 3.59 deaths per 100,000 population in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
3.59 deaths per 100,000 population
Change on year
up 203.9%
World rank
67th
of 110 countries
All-time high
8.85 deaths per 100,000 population
in 1999
All-time low
1.12 deaths per 100,000 population
in 2020
Years of data
26
1998–2023
Reported suicide rates among young people in Serbia, 1998–2023
Source: WHO Mortality Database (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in deaths per 100,000 population.
Analysis
In 2023, reported suicide rates among young people in Serbia stood at 3.59 deaths per 100,000 population.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 203.9% on the previous year and up 39.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported suicide rates among young people in Serbia peaked at 8.85 deaths per 100,000 population in 1999 and was at its lowest, 1.12 deaths per 100,000 population, in 2020.
That places Serbia 67th 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 Serbia, year by year
| Year | deaths per 100,000 population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 5.11 deaths per 100,000 population | — |
| 1999 | 8.85 deaths per 100,000 population | +73.1% |
| 2000 | 7.5 deaths per 100,000 population | -15.3% |
| 2001 | 5.38 deaths per 100,000 population | -28.3% |
| 2002 | 5.43 deaths per 100,000 population | +0.9% |
| 2003 | 6.32 deaths per 100,000 population | +16.6% |
| 2004 | 4.59 deaths per 100,000 population | -27.4% |
| 2005 | 2.79 deaths per 100,000 population | -39.3% |
| 2006 | 3.29 deaths per 100,000 population | +17.9% |
| 2007 | 4.26 deaths per 100,000 population | +29.5% |
| 2008 | 4.13 deaths per 100,000 population | -2.9% |
| 2009 | 3.51 deaths per 100,000 population | -15.2% |
| 2010 | 2.36 deaths per 100,000 population | -32.6% |
| 2011 | 1.96 deaths per 100,000 population | -17.3% |
| 2012 | 2.5 deaths per 100,000 population | +27.9% |
| 2013 | 2.58 deaths per 100,000 population | +3.0% |
| 2014 | 2.13 deaths per 100,000 population | -17.3% |
| 2015 | 4.69 deaths per 100,000 population | +120.2% |
| 2016 | 2.26 deaths per 100,000 population | -51.8% |
| 2017 | 3.14 deaths per 100,000 population | +38.6% |
| 2018 | 3.13 deaths per 100,000 population | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 1.7 deaths per 100,000 population | -45.9% |
| 2020 | 1.12 deaths per 100,000 population | -33.8% |
| 2021 | 2.81 deaths per 100,000 population | +150.8% |
| 2022 | 1.18 deaths per 100,000 population | -58.0% |
| 2023 | 3.59 deaths per 100,000 population | +203.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6.98 deaths per 100,000 population | 5.11 deaths per 100,000 population | 8.85 deaths per 100,000 population | 2 |
| 2000s | 4.72 deaths per 100,000 population | 2.79 deaths per 100,000 population | 7.5 deaths per 100,000 population | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.64 deaths per 100,000 population | 1.7 deaths per 100,000 population | 4.69 deaths per 100,000 population | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.18 deaths per 100,000 population | 1.12 deaths per 100,000 population | 3.59 deaths per 100,000 population | 4 |
Countries ranked near Serbia
- 64 France 3.79 deaths per 100,000 population compare
- 65 Bulgaria 3.72 deaths per 100,000 population compare
- 66 Republic of Moldova 3.72 deaths per 100,000 population compare
- 68 Portugal 3.49 deaths per 100,000 population compare
- 69 Panama 3.03 deaths per 100,000 population compare
- 70 Slovakia 2.99 deaths per 100,000 population compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is reported suicide rates among young people in Serbia?
- Reported suicide rates among young people in Serbia was 3.59 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 Serbia?
- The highest recorded value was 8.85 deaths per 100,000 population in 1999.
- What is the lowest reported suicide rates among young people recorded in Serbia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.12 deaths per 100,000 population in 2020.
- How does Serbia rank for reported suicide rates among young people?
- Serbia ranks 67th out of 110 countries with data for 2023.
- Is reported suicide rates among young people rising or falling in Serbia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 39.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Serbia 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.