Reported suicide rates among young women in Panama
Panama: Reported suicide rates among young women was 1.68 deaths per 100,000 population in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
1.68 deaths per 100,000 population
Change on year
down 0.8%
World rank
73rd
of 110 countries
All-time high
15.62 deaths per 100,000 population
in 1964
All-time low
0 deaths per 100,000 population
in 1958
Years of data
61
1955–2022
Reported suicide rates among young women in Panama, 1955–2022
Source: WHO Mortality Database (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in deaths per 100,000 population.
Analysis
Panama recorded 1.68 deaths per 100,000 population for reported suicide rates among young women in 2022.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.8% on the previous year and down 31.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported suicide rates among young women in Panama peaked at 15.62 deaths per 100,000 population in 1964 and was at its lowest, 0 deaths per 100,000 population, in 1958.
That places Panama 73rd 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 Panama, year by year
| Year | deaths per 100,000 population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1955 | 4.08 deaths per 100,000 population | — |
| 1956 | 3.92 deaths per 100,000 population | -3.9% |
| 1957 | 3.85 deaths per 100,000 population | -1.9% |
| 1958 | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | -100.0% |
| 1959 | 3.7 deaths per 100,000 population | — |
| 1960 | 1.79 deaths per 100,000 population | -51.8% |
| 1961 | 12.28 deaths per 100,000 population | +587.7% |
| 1962 | 15.15 deaths per 100,000 population | +23.4% |
| 1963 | 14.52 deaths per 100,000 population | -4.2% |
| 1964 | 15.62 deaths per 100,000 population | +7.6% |
| 1965 | 10.77 deaths per 100,000 population | -31.1% |
| 1966 | 8.96 deaths per 100,000 population | -16.8% |
| 1967 | 4.35 deaths per 100,000 population | -51.4% |
| 1968 | 5.63 deaths per 100,000 population | +29.6% |
| 1969 | 5.46 deaths per 100,000 population | -3.0% |
| 1970 | 2.6 deaths per 100,000 population | -52.5% |
| 1971 | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | -100.0% |
| 1972 | 3.66 deaths per 100,000 population | — |
| 1973 | 3.56 deaths per 100,000 population | -2.7% |
| 1974 | 3.45 deaths per 100,000 population | -3.1% |
| 1975 | 4.49 deaths per 100,000 population | +30.3% |
| 1976 | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | -100.0% |
| 1977 | 2.15 deaths per 100,000 population | — |
| 1978 | 1.05 deaths per 100,000 population | -51.1% |
| 1979 | 2.04 deaths per 100,000 population | +93.9% |
| 1980 | 3.88 deaths per 100,000 population | +90.3% |
| 1981 | 0.9434 deaths per 100,000 population | -75.7% |
| 1982 | 1.77 deaths per 100,000 population | +87.6% |
| 1983 | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | -100.0% |
| 1984 | 0.8929 deaths per 100,000 population | — |
| 1985 | 0.819 deaths per 100,000 population | -8.3% |
| 1986 | 4.01 deaths per 100,000 population | +389.6% |
| 1987 | 1.57 deaths per 100,000 population | -60.8% |
| 1988 | 4.69 deaths per 100,000 population | +198.7% |
| 1989 | 2.31 deaths per 100,000 population | -50.9% |
| 1996 | 2.15 deaths per 100,000 population | -6.8% |
| 1997 | 3.56 deaths per 100,000 population | +65.6% |
| 1998 | 2.12 deaths per 100,000 population | -40.4% |
| 1999 | 1.41 deaths per 100,000 population | -33.8% |
| 2000 | 4.18 deaths per 100,000 population | +197.6% |
| 2001 | 3.45 deaths per 100,000 population | -17.4% |
| 2002 | 3.41 deaths per 100,000 population | -1.1% |
| 2003 | 3.37 deaths per 100,000 population | -1.2% |
| 2004 | 4.67 deaths per 100,000 population | +38.4% |
| 2005 | 3.3 deaths per 100,000 population | -29.3% |
| 2006 | 1.96 deaths per 100,000 population | -40.6% |
| 2007 | 2.6 deaths per 100,000 population | +32.3% |
| 2008 | 5.15 deaths per 100,000 population | +98.6% |
| 2009 | 7.03 deaths per 100,000 population | +36.4% |
| 2010 | 4.43 deaths per 100,000 population | -37.0% |
| 2011 | 3.12 deaths per 100,000 population | -29.4% |
| 2012 | 2.46 deaths per 100,000 population | -21.1% |
| 2013 | 2.43 deaths per 100,000 population | -1.5% |
| 2014 | 1.2 deaths per 100,000 population | -50.7% |
| 2015 | 1.18 deaths per 100,000 population | -1.1% |
| 2016 | 2.93 deaths per 100,000 population | +147.4% |
| 2017 | 2.32 deaths per 100,000 population | -20.6% |
| 2018 | 1.73 deaths per 100,000 population | -25.5% |
| 2019 | 0.5737 deaths per 100,000 population | -66.9% |
| 2021 | 1.7 deaths per 100,000 population | +195.7% |
| 2022 | 1.68 deaths per 100,000 population | -0.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 3.11 deaths per 100,000 population | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | 4.08 deaths per 100,000 population | 5 |
| 1960s | 9.45 deaths per 100,000 population | 1.79 deaths per 100,000 population | 15.62 deaths per 100,000 population | 10 |
| 1970s | 2.3 deaths per 100,000 population | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | 4.49 deaths per 100,000 population | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.09 deaths per 100,000 population | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | 4.69 deaths per 100,000 population | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.31 deaths per 100,000 population | 1.41 deaths per 100,000 population | 3.56 deaths per 100,000 population | 4 |
| 2000s | 3.91 deaths per 100,000 population | 1.96 deaths per 100,000 population | 7.03 deaths per 100,000 population | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.24 deaths per 100,000 population | 0.5737 deaths per 100,000 population | 4.43 deaths per 100,000 population | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.69 deaths per 100,000 population | 1.68 deaths per 100,000 population | 1.7 deaths per 100,000 population | 2 |
Countries ranked near Panama
- 70 Thailand 2.01 deaths per 100,000 population compare
- 71 Portugal 1.99 deaths per 100,000 population compare
- 72 Israel 1.9 deaths per 100,000 population compare
- 74 Italy 1.63 deaths per 100,000 population compare
- 75 Slovakia 1.54 deaths per 100,000 population compare
- 76 Moldova 1.52 deaths per 100,000 population compare
More health data for Panama
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.94 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.5994 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,074 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 101 deaths (2100)
- Population ages 80 and above, female, per capita 0.0127 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 80 and above, male, annual growth rate 4.81 % 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 0.0081 units per person (2025)
- Pertussis - number of reported cases, gaps filled 52 (2025)
- Pertussis - number of reported cases, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported suicide rates among young women in Panama?
- Reported suicide rates among young women in Panama was 1.68 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 Panama?
- The highest recorded value was 15.62 deaths per 100,000 population in 1964.
- What is the lowest reported suicide rates among young women recorded in Panama?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 deaths per 100,000 population in 1958.
- How does Panama rank for reported suicide rates among young women?
- Panama ranks 73rd out of 110 countries with data for 2022.
- Is reported suicide rates among young women rising or falling in Panama?
- Over the last ten years it is down 31.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Panama 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.