Reported suicide rates among young women in Serbia
Serbia: Reported suicide rates among young women was 1.23 deaths per 100,000 population in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Reported suicide rates among young women 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
The most recent figure for reported suicide rates among young women in Serbia is 1.23 deaths per 100,000 population, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 102.9% on the previous year and up 109.8% over five years.
Over the whole period, reported suicide rates among young women in Serbia peaked at 6.03 deaths per 100,000 population in 1999 and was at its lowest, 0 deaths per 100,000 population, in 2013.
That places Serbia 77th 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 Serbia, year by year
| Year | deaths per 100,000 population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 3.62 deaths per 100,000 population | — |
| 1999 | 6.03 deaths per 100,000 population | +66.4% |
| 2000 | 3.22 deaths per 100,000 population | -46.5% |
| 2001 | 1.63 deaths per 100,000 population | -49.5% |
| 2002 | 1.64 deaths per 100,000 population | +1.0% |
| 2003 | 2.09 deaths per 100,000 population | +27.1% |
| 2004 | 1.28 deaths per 100,000 population | -38.5% |
| 2005 | 1.76 deaths per 100,000 population | +37.0% |
| 2006 | 1.8 deaths per 100,000 population | +2.2% |
| 2007 | 1.84 deaths per 100,000 population | +2.2% |
| 2008 | 3.76 deaths per 100,000 population | +104.9% |
| 2009 | 1.92 deaths per 100,000 population | -49.1% |
| 2010 | 0.9698 deaths per 100,000 population | -49.4% |
| 2011 | 1.51 deaths per 100,000 population | +55.9% |
| 2012 | 0.5145 deaths per 100,000 population | -66.0% |
| 2013 | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | -100.0% |
| 2014 | 0.5493 deaths per 100,000 population | — |
| 2015 | 1.71 deaths per 100,000 population | +210.8% |
| 2016 | 0.5826 deaths per 100,000 population | -65.9% |
| 2017 | 0.587 deaths per 100,000 population | +0.8% |
| 2018 | 0.5863 deaths per 100,000 population | -0.1% |
| 2019 | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | -100.0% |
| 2020 | 0.5772 deaths per 100,000 population | — |
| 2021 | 1.16 deaths per 100,000 population | +100.5% |
| 2022 | 0.6061 deaths per 100,000 population | -47.6% |
| 2023 | 1.23 deaths per 100,000 population | +102.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4.83 deaths per 100,000 population | 3.62 deaths per 100,000 population | 6.03 deaths per 100,000 population | 2 |
| 2000s | 2.09 deaths per 100,000 population | 1.28 deaths per 100,000 population | 3.76 deaths per 100,000 population | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.7008 deaths per 100,000 population | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | 1.71 deaths per 100,000 population | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.8926 deaths per 100,000 population | 0.5772 deaths per 100,000 population | 1.23 deaths per 100,000 population | 4 |
Countries ranked near Serbia
- 74 Italy 1.63 deaths per 100,000 population compare
- 75 Slovakia 1.54 deaths per 100,000 population compare
- 76 Republic of Moldova 1.52 deaths per 100,000 population compare
- 78 Armenia 1.22 deaths per 100,000 population compare
- 79 Romania 1.16 deaths per 100,000 population compare
- 80 Kuwait 0.8069 deaths per 100,000 population compare
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- Number of infants who die before age 1 18 deaths (2100)
- Population ages 65-69, male, annual growth rate -3.43 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 65-69, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 65-69, male, per capita 0.0307 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 70-74, female, annual growth rate 0.7705 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 70-74, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 70-74, female, per capita 0.0391 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported suicide rates among young women in Serbia?
- Reported suicide rates among young women in Serbia was 1.23 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 Serbia?
- The highest recorded value was 6.03 deaths per 100,000 population in 1999.
- What is the lowest reported suicide rates among young women recorded in Serbia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 deaths per 100,000 population in 2013.
- How does Serbia rank for reported suicide rates among young women?
- Serbia ranks 77th out of 110 countries with data for 2023.
- 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 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.