Suicide rate, by age in Albania
Albania: Suicide rate, by age was 2.62 deaths per 100,000 people in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Suicide rate, by age in Albania, 2000–2021
Source: World Health Organization (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in deaths per 100,000 people.
Analysis
Albania recorded 2.62 deaths per 100,000 people for suicide rate, by age in 2021.
That represents a change of up 15.6% on the previous year and down 76.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, suicide rate, by age in Albania peaked at 10.99 deaths per 100,000 people in 2011 and was at its lowest, 2.27 deaths per 100,000 people, in 2020.
That places Albania 170th out of 194 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Suicide rate, by age in Albania, year by year
| Year | deaths per 100,000 people | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 7.53 deaths per 100,000 people | — |
| 2001 | 5.45 deaths per 100,000 people | -27.6% |
| 2002 | 5.33 deaths per 100,000 people | -2.2% |
| 2003 | 5.39 deaths per 100,000 people | +1.0% |
| 2004 | 5.49 deaths per 100,000 people | +2.0% |
| 2005 | 9.08 deaths per 100,000 people | +65.4% |
| 2006 | 9.92 deaths per 100,000 people | +9.2% |
| 2007 | 10.26 deaths per 100,000 people | +3.5% |
| 2008 | 10.33 deaths per 100,000 people | +0.6% |
| 2009 | 10.36 deaths per 100,000 people | +0.3% |
| 2010 | 10.11 deaths per 100,000 people | -2.4% |
| 2011 | 10.99 deaths per 100,000 people | +8.7% |
| 2012 | 4.43 deaths per 100,000 people | -59.7% |
| 2013 | 4.72 deaths per 100,000 people | +6.5% |
| 2014 | 4.31 deaths per 100,000 people | -8.6% |
| 2015 | 3.75 deaths per 100,000 people | -13.1% |
| 2016 | 3.21 deaths per 100,000 people | -14.3% |
| 2017 | 2.99 deaths per 100,000 people | -6.9% |
| 2018 | 2.65 deaths per 100,000 people | -11.4% |
| 2019 | 2.45 deaths per 100,000 people | -7.4% |
| 2020 | 2.27 deaths per 100,000 people | -7.4% |
| 2021 | 2.62 deaths per 100,000 people | +15.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7.91 deaths per 100,000 people | 5.33 deaths per 100,000 people | 10.36 deaths per 100,000 people | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.96 deaths per 100,000 people | 2.45 deaths per 100,000 people | 10.99 deaths per 100,000 people | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.45 deaths per 100,000 people | 2.27 deaths per 100,000 people | 2.62 deaths per 100,000 people | 2 |
Countries ranked near Albania
- 167 Nigeria 2.82 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 168 Azerbaijan 2.75 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 169 Tunisia 2.67 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 171 Papua New Guinea 2.62 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 172 Tajikistan 2.59 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 173 Barbados 2.51 deaths per 100,000 people compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is suicide rate, by age in Albania?
- Suicide rate, by age in Albania was 2.62 deaths per 100,000 people in 2021, according to World Health Organization (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest suicide rate, by age recorded in Albania?
- The highest recorded value was 10.99 deaths per 100,000 people in 2011.
- What is the lowest suicide rate, by age recorded in Albania?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.27 deaths per 100,000 people in 2020.
- How does Albania rank for suicide rate, by age?
- Albania ranks 170th out of 194 countries with data for 2021.
- Is suicide rate, by age rising or falling in Albania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 76.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Albania data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Suicide rate, by age. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Estimated number of deaths from self-harm among both sexes aged 20-24 year olds, per 100,000 people.