Reported suicide rates among young women in Ireland
Ireland: Reported suicide rates among young women was 2.42 deaths per 100,000 population in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
2.42 deaths per 100,000 population
Change on year
down 21.8%
World rank
63rd
of 110 countries
All-time high
11.48 deaths per 100,000 population
in 2008
All-time low
0 deaths per 100,000 population
in 1950
Years of data
73
1950–2022
Reported suicide rates among young women in Ireland, 1950–2022
Source: WHO Mortality Database (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in deaths per 100,000 population.
Analysis
Ireland recorded 2.42 deaths per 100,000 population for reported suicide rates among young women in 2022.
The figure is down 21.8% on the previous year and down 53.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported suicide rates among young women in Ireland peaked at 11.48 deaths per 100,000 population in 2008 and was at its lowest, 0 deaths per 100,000 population, in 1950.
That places Ireland 63rd 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 women in Ireland, year by year
| Year | deaths per 100,000 population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | — |
| 1951 | 2.6 deaths per 100,000 population | — |
| 1952 | 0.8718 deaths per 100,000 population | -66.5% |
| 1953 | 0.8764 deaths per 100,000 population | +0.5% |
| 1954 | 1.77 deaths per 100,000 population | +101.4% |
| 1955 | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | -100.0% |
| 1956 | 0.8985 deaths per 100,000 population | — |
| 1957 | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | -100.0% |
| 1958 | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | — |
| 1959 | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | — |
| 1960 | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | — |
| 1961 | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | — |
| 1962 | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | — |
| 1963 | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | — |
| 1964 | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | — |
| 1965 | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | — |
| 1966 | 0.7937 deaths per 100,000 population | — |
| 1967 | 0.7886 deaths per 100,000 population | -0.6% |
| 1968 | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | -100.0% |
| 1969 | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | — |
| 1970 | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | — |
| 1971 | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | — |
| 1972 | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | — |
| 1973 | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | — |
| 1974 | 0.7143 deaths per 100,000 population | — |
| 1975 | 0.6988 deaths per 100,000 population | -2.2% |
| 1976 | 2.74 deaths per 100,000 population | +292.1% |
| 1977 | 2.01 deaths per 100,000 population | -26.5% |
| 1978 | 1.98 deaths per 100,000 population | -1.8% |
| 1979 | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | -100.0% |
| 1980 | 1.27 deaths per 100,000 population | — |
| 1981 | 1.88 deaths per 100,000 population | +47.7% |
| 1982 | 0.6274 deaths per 100,000 population | -66.6% |
| 1983 | 1.26 deaths per 100,000 population | +100.5% |
| 1984 | 2.47 deaths per 100,000 population | +96.3% |
| 1985 | 0.618 deaths per 100,000 population | -75.0% |
| 1986 | 1.24 deaths per 100,000 population | +100.7% |
| 1987 | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | -100.0% |
| 1988 | 1.83 deaths per 100,000 population | — |
| 1989 | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | -100.0% |
| 1990 | 2.41 deaths per 100,000 population | — |
| 1991 | 1.22 deaths per 100,000 population | -49.2% |
| 1992 | 1.23 deaths per 100,000 population | +0.5% |
| 1993 | 1.24 deaths per 100,000 population | +0.7% |
| 1994 | 3.71 deaths per 100,000 population | +199.8% |
| 1995 | 3.05 deaths per 100,000 population | -17.7% |
| 1996 | 5.43 deaths per 100,000 population | +78.0% |
| 1997 | 4.18 deaths per 100,000 population | -23.1% |
| 1998 | 4.17 deaths per 100,000 population | -0.2% |
| 1999 | 4.25 deaths per 100,000 population | +2.0% |
| 2000 | 4.36 deaths per 100,000 population | +2.6% |
| 2001 | 3.84 deaths per 100,000 population | -11.9% |
| 2002 | 4.58 deaths per 100,000 population | +19.3% |
| 2003 | 2.67 deaths per 100,000 population | -41.7% |
| 2004 | 3.41 deaths per 100,000 population | +27.6% |
| 2005 | 4.15 deaths per 100,000 population | +21.8% |
| 2006 | 6.34 deaths per 100,000 population | +52.7% |
| 2007 | 4.98 deaths per 100,000 population | -21.4% |
| 2008 | 11.48 deaths per 100,000 population | +130.7% |
| 2009 | 8.04 deaths per 100,000 population | -30.0% |
| 2010 | 3.63 deaths per 100,000 population | -54.8% |
| 2011 | 4.37 deaths per 100,000 population | +20.3% |
| 2012 | 5.21 deaths per 100,000 population | +19.2% |
| 2013 | 5.25 deaths per 100,000 population | +0.9% |
| 2014 | 1.5 deaths per 100,000 population | -71.5% |
| 2015 | 1.39 deaths per 100,000 population | -7.2% |
| 2016 | 10.21 deaths per 100,000 population | +636.0% |
| 2017 | 4.62 deaths per 100,000 population | -54.8% |
| 2018 | 4.52 deaths per 100,000 population | -2.3% |
| 2019 | 5.04 deaths per 100,000 population | +11.6% |
| 2020 | 6.21 deaths per 100,000 population | +23.2% |
| 2021 | 3.1 deaths per 100,000 population | -50.1% |
| 2022 | 2.42 deaths per 100,000 population | -21.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 0.7012 deaths per 100,000 population | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | 2.6 deaths per 100,000 population | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.1582 deaths per 100,000 population | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | 0.7937 deaths per 100,000 population | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.8145 deaths per 100,000 population | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | 2.74 deaths per 100,000 population | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.12 deaths per 100,000 population | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | 2.47 deaths per 100,000 population | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.09 deaths per 100,000 population | 1.22 deaths per 100,000 population | 5.43 deaths per 100,000 population | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.39 deaths per 100,000 population | 2.67 deaths per 100,000 population | 11.48 deaths per 100,000 population | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.57 deaths per 100,000 population | 1.39 deaths per 100,000 population | 10.21 deaths per 100,000 population | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.91 deaths per 100,000 population | 2.42 deaths per 100,000 population | 6.21 deaths per 100,000 population | 3 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
- 60 Dominican Republic 2.97 deaths per 100,000 population compare
- 61 Tajikistan 2.66 deaths per 100,000 population compare
- 62 Germany 2.66 deaths per 100,000 population compare
- 64 Spain 2.3 deaths per 100,000 population compare
- 65 El Salvador 2.26 deaths per 100,000 population compare
- 66 Albania 2.11 deaths per 100,000 population compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is reported suicide rates among young women in Ireland?
- Reported suicide rates among young women in Ireland was 2.42 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 women recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 11.48 deaths per 100,000 population in 2008.
- What is the lowest reported suicide rates among young women recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 deaths per 100,000 population in 1950.
- How does Ireland rank for reported suicide rates among young women?
- Ireland ranks 63rd out of 110 countries with data for 2022.
- Is reported suicide rates among young women rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 53.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ireland 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.