Reported suicide rates among young women in Hong Kong, China
Hong Kong, China: Reported suicide rates among young women was 3.94 deaths per 100,000 population in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2017)
3.94 deaths per 100,000 population
Change on year
down 7.5%
World rank
46th
of 110 countries
All-time high
27.41 deaths per 100,000 population
in 1959
All-time low
1.47 deaths per 100,000 population
in 1978
Years of data
63
1955–2017
Reported suicide rates among young women in Hong Kong, China, 1955–2017
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 women in Hong Kong, China is 3.94 deaths per 100,000 population, measured in 2017.
The figure is down 7.5% on the previous year and up 41.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported suicide rates among young women in Hong Kong, China peaked at 27.41 deaths per 100,000 population in 1959 and was at its lowest, 1.47 deaths per 100,000 population, in 1978.
Hong Kong, China ranks 46th of 110 countries on this measure, 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 women in Hong Kong, China, year by year
| Year | deaths per 100,000 population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1955 | 2.5 deaths per 100,000 population | — |
| 1956 | 9.1 deaths per 100,000 population | +263.7% |
| 1957 | 5.61 deaths per 100,000 population | -38.4% |
| 1958 | 12.29 deaths per 100,000 population | +119.2% |
| 1959 | 27.41 deaths per 100,000 population | +122.9% |
| 1960 | 10.88 deaths per 100,000 population | -60.3% |
| 1961 | 8.79 deaths per 100,000 population | -19.2% |
| 1962 | 5.9 deaths per 100,000 population | -32.9% |
| 1963 | 6.1 deaths per 100,000 population | +3.4% |
| 1964 | 9.98 deaths per 100,000 population | +63.7% |
| 1965 | 6.8 deaths per 100,000 population | -31.9% |
| 1966 | 3.7 deaths per 100,000 population | -45.6% |
| 1967 | 7.38 deaths per 100,000 population | +99.4% |
| 1968 | 6.39 deaths per 100,000 population | -13.4% |
| 1969 | 6.09 deaths per 100,000 population | -4.7% |
| 1970 | 3.89 deaths per 100,000 population | -36.2% |
| 1971 | 3.72 deaths per 100,000 population | -4.3% |
| 1972 | 3.14 deaths per 100,000 population | -15.6% |
| 1973 | 5.97 deaths per 100,000 population | +90.3% |
| 1974 | 2.83 deaths per 100,000 population | -52.6% |
| 1975 | 3.54 deaths per 100,000 population | +25.2% |
| 1976 | 5.4 deaths per 100,000 population | +52.4% |
| 1977 | 6.39 deaths per 100,000 population | +18.3% |
| 1978 | 1.47 deaths per 100,000 population | -76.9% |
| 1979 | 4.91 deaths per 100,000 population | +232.6% |
| 1980 | 6.27 deaths per 100,000 population | +27.8% |
| 1981 | 2.56 deaths per 100,000 population | -59.2% |
| 1982 | 3.44 deaths per 100,000 population | +34.6% |
| 1983 | 4.05 deaths per 100,000 population | +17.6% |
| 1984 | 2.16 deaths per 100,000 population | -46.8% |
| 1985 | 1.82 deaths per 100,000 population | -15.6% |
| 1986 | 6.89 deaths per 100,000 population | +278.4% |
| 1987 | 2.83 deaths per 100,000 population | -58.8% |
| 1988 | 2.4 deaths per 100,000 population | -15.3% |
| 1989 | 3.35 deaths per 100,000 population | +39.5% |
| 1990 | 5.29 deaths per 100,000 population | +58.0% |
| 1991 | 2.43 deaths per 100,000 population | -54.0% |
| 1992 | 6.99 deaths per 100,000 population | +187.7% |
| 1993 | 4.59 deaths per 100,000 population | -34.3% |
| 1994 | 7.75 deaths per 100,000 population | +68.6% |
| 1995 | 2.96 deaths per 100,000 population | -61.8% |
| 1996 | 5.08 deaths per 100,000 population | +71.7% |
| 1997 | 5.35 deaths per 100,000 population | +5.2% |
| 1998 | 3.95 deaths per 100,000 population | -26.2% |
| 1999 | 5.31 deaths per 100,000 population | +34.6% |
| 2000 | 2.7 deaths per 100,000 population | -49.3% |
| 2001 | 4.15 deaths per 100,000 population | +54.1% |
| 2002 | 3.28 deaths per 100,000 population | -21.0% |
| 2003 | 6.18 deaths per 100,000 population | +88.2% |
| 2004 | 4.2 deaths per 100,000 population | -32.0% |
| 2005 | 4.21 deaths per 100,000 population | +0.2% |
| 2006 | 4.21 deaths per 100,000 population | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 2.79 deaths per 100,000 population | -33.6% |
| 2008 | 3.27 deaths per 100,000 population | +16.9% |
| 2009 | 3.34 deaths per 100,000 population | +2.4% |
| 2010 | 3.37 deaths per 100,000 population | +0.8% |
| 2011 | 2.91 deaths per 100,000 population | -13.7% |
| 2012 | 3.42 deaths per 100,000 population | +17.8% |
| 2013 | 5.58 deaths per 100,000 population | +63.0% |
| 2014 | 3.19 deaths per 100,000 population | -42.8% |
| 2015 | 2.28 deaths per 100,000 population | -28.7% |
| 2016 | 4.26 deaths per 100,000 population | +87.1% |
| 2017 | 3.94 deaths per 100,000 population | -7.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 11.38 deaths per 100,000 population | 2.5 deaths per 100,000 population | 27.41 deaths per 100,000 population | 5 |
| 1960s | 7.2 deaths per 100,000 population | 3.7 deaths per 100,000 population | 10.88 deaths per 100,000 population | 10 |
| 1970s | 4.13 deaths per 100,000 population | 1.47 deaths per 100,000 population | 6.39 deaths per 100,000 population | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.58 deaths per 100,000 population | 1.82 deaths per 100,000 population | 6.89 deaths per 100,000 population | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.97 deaths per 100,000 population | 2.43 deaths per 100,000 population | 7.75 deaths per 100,000 population | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.83 deaths per 100,000 population | 2.7 deaths per 100,000 population | 6.18 deaths per 100,000 population | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.62 deaths per 100,000 population | 2.28 deaths per 100,000 population | 5.58 deaths per 100,000 population | 8 |
Countries ranked near Hong Kong, China
- 43 Brazil 4.49 deaths per 100,000 population compare
- 44 Ukraine 4.01 deaths per 100,000 population compare
- 45 Russian Federation 4 deaths per 100,000 population compare
- 47 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 3.62 deaths per 100,000 population compare
- 48 Denmark 3.58 deaths per 100,000 population compare
- 49 Kazakhstan 3.55 deaths per 100,000 population compare
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- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.0171 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 2,924 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 2 deaths (2100)
- Population ages 05-09, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 05-09, female, per capita 0.0168 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 05-09, male, annual growth rate -3.91 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 05-09, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 05-09, male, per capita 0.0173 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 10-14, female, annual growth rate -0.1576 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported suicide rates among young women in Hong Kong, China?
- Reported suicide rates among young women in Hong Kong, China was 3.94 deaths per 100,000 population in 2017, according to WHO Mortality Database (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest reported suicide rates among young women recorded in Hong Kong, China?
- The highest recorded value was 27.41 deaths per 100,000 population in 1959.
- What is the lowest reported suicide rates among young women recorded in Hong Kong, China?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.47 deaths per 100,000 population in 1978.
- How does Hong Kong, China rank for reported suicide rates among young women?
- Hong Kong, China ranks 46th out of 110 countries with data for 2017.
- Is reported suicide rates among young women rising or falling in Hong Kong, China?
- Over the last ten years it is up 41.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Hong Kong, China 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 women. 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.