Reported suicide rates among young women in Mauritius
Mauritius: Reported suicide rates among young women was 4.61 deaths per 100,000 population in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
4.61 deaths per 100,000 population
Change on year
down 31.0%
World rank
41st
of 110 countries
All-time high
31.48 deaths per 100,000 population
in 1984
All-time low
0 deaths per 100,000 population
in 1961
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Reported suicide rates among young women 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
In 2023, reported suicide rates among young women in Mauritius stood at 4.61 deaths per 100,000 population.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 31.0% on the previous year and down 63.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported suicide rates among young women in Mauritius peaked at 31.48 deaths per 100,000 population in 1984 and was at its lowest, 0 deaths per 100,000 population, in 1961.
That places Mauritius 41st 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 women in Mauritius, year by year
| Year | deaths per 100,000 population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | — |
| 1962 | 3.23 deaths per 100,000 population | — |
| 1963 | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | -100.0% |
| 1964 | 8.26 deaths per 100,000 population | — |
| 1965 | 2.6 deaths per 100,000 population | -68.6% |
| 1966 | 4.67 deaths per 100,000 population | +79.9% |
| 1967 | 8.93 deaths per 100,000 population | +91.1% |
| 1968 | 4.26 deaths per 100,000 population | -52.2% |
| 1969 | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | -100.0% |
| 1970 | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | — |
| 1971 | 6.21 deaths per 100,000 population | — |
| 1972 | 3.97 deaths per 100,000 population | -36.1% |
| 1973 | 11.83 deaths per 100,000 population | +198.2% |
| 1974 | 7.75 deaths per 100,000 population | -34.5% |
| 1975 | 13.31 deaths per 100,000 population | +71.7% |
| 1976 | 15.12 deaths per 100,000 population | +13.6% |
| 1977 | 18.48 deaths per 100,000 population | +22.2% |
| 1978 | 16.39 deaths per 100,000 population | -11.3% |
| 1979 | 15.96 deaths per 100,000 population | -2.7% |
| 1980 | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | -100.0% |
| 1981 | 1.71 deaths per 100,000 population | — |
| 1982 | 1.75 deaths per 100,000 population | +2.1% |
| 1983 | 3.55 deaths per 100,000 population | +103.6% |
| 1984 | 31.48 deaths per 100,000 population | +786.2% |
| 1985 | 15.38 deaths per 100,000 population | -51.1% |
| 1986 | 8.13 deaths per 100,000 population | -47.2% |
| 1987 | 29.6 deaths per 100,000 population | +264.1% |
| 1988 | 17.32 deaths per 100,000 population | -41.5% |
| 1989 | 6.47 deaths per 100,000 population | -62.7% |
| 1990 | 24.12 deaths per 100,000 population | +273.1% |
| 1991 | 17.09 deaths per 100,000 population | -29.1% |
| 1992 | 12.55 deaths per 100,000 population | -26.6% |
| 1993 | 19.92 deaths per 100,000 population | +58.7% |
| 1994 | 11.61 deaths per 100,000 population | -41.7% |
| 1995 | 9.4 deaths per 100,000 population | -19.0% |
| 1996 | 7.37 deaths per 100,000 population | -21.6% |
| 1997 | 5.49 deaths per 100,000 population | -25.4% |
| 1998 | 15.04 deaths per 100,000 population | +173.7% |
| 1999 | 11.7 deaths per 100,000 population | -22.2% |
| 2000 | 12.47 deaths per 100,000 population | +6.6% |
| 2001 | 15.2 deaths per 100,000 population | +21.9% |
| 2002 | 4.49 deaths per 100,000 population | -70.5% |
| 2003 | 11.26 deaths per 100,000 population | +151.1% |
| 2004 | 4.45 deaths per 100,000 population | -60.5% |
| 2005 | 4.32 deaths per 100,000 population | -2.9% |
| 2006 | 8.32 deaths per 100,000 population | +92.8% |
| 2007 | 10.05 deaths per 100,000 population | +20.8% |
| 2008 | 3.9 deaths per 100,000 population | -61.2% |
| 2009 | 5.78 deaths per 100,000 population | +48.1% |
| 2010 | 1.93 deaths per 100,000 population | -66.6% |
| 2011 | 5.88 deaths per 100,000 population | +204.7% |
| 2012 | 8 deaths per 100,000 population | +36.0% |
| 2013 | 12.72 deaths per 100,000 population | +59.1% |
| 2014 | 2.15 deaths per 100,000 population | -83.1% |
| 2015 | 6.5 deaths per 100,000 population | +202.1% |
| 2016 | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | -100.0% |
| 2017 | 10.88 deaths per 100,000 population | — |
| 2018 | 6.25 deaths per 100,000 population | -42.6% |
| 2019 | 2.09 deaths per 100,000 population | -66.5% |
| 2020 | 10.56 deaths per 100,000 population | +405.0% |
| 2021 | 8.65 deaths per 100,000 population | -18.1% |
| 2022 | 6.67 deaths per 100,000 population | -22.9% |
| 2023 | 4.61 deaths per 100,000 population | -31.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3.55 deaths per 100,000 population | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | 8.93 deaths per 100,000 population | 9 |
| 1970s | 10.9 deaths per 100,000 population | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | 18.48 deaths per 100,000 population | 10 |
| 1980s | 11.54 deaths per 100,000 population | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | 31.48 deaths per 100,000 population | 10 |
| 1990s | 13.43 deaths per 100,000 population | 5.49 deaths per 100,000 population | 24.12 deaths per 100,000 population | 10 |
| 2000s | 8.02 deaths per 100,000 population | 3.9 deaths per 100,000 population | 15.2 deaths per 100,000 population | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.64 deaths per 100,000 population | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | 12.72 deaths per 100,000 population | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.62 deaths per 100,000 population | 4.61 deaths per 100,000 population | 10.56 deaths per 100,000 population | 4 |
Countries ranked near Mauritius
- 38 Mexico 4.96 deaths per 100,000 population compare
- 39 United States 4.95 deaths per 100,000 population compare
- 40 Poland 4.87 deaths per 100,000 population compare
- 42 Trinidad and Tobago 4.53 deaths per 100,000 population compare
- 43 Brazil 4.49 deaths per 100,000 population compare
- 44 Ukraine 4.01 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 80 and above, female, per capita 0.0136 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 80 and above, male, annual growth rate 4.31 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 80 and above, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 80 and above, male, per capita 0.0089 units per person (2025)
- Pertussis - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is reported suicide rates among young women in Mauritius?
- Reported suicide rates among young women in Mauritius was 4.61 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 women recorded in Mauritius?
- The highest recorded value was 31.48 deaths per 100,000 population in 1984.
- What is the lowest reported suicide rates among young women recorded in Mauritius?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 deaths per 100,000 population in 1961.
- How does Mauritius rank for reported suicide rates among young women?
- Mauritius ranks 41st out of 110 countries with data for 2023.
- Is reported suicide rates among young women rising or falling in Mauritius?
- Over the last ten years it is down 63.8%. 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 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.