Suicide rate, by age in Dominica
Dominica: Suicide rate, by age was 4.57 deaths per 100,000 people in 2021. ▬ Flat
Latest (2021)
4.57 deaths per 100,000 people
Change on year
up 25.9%
World rank
142nd
of 194 countries
All-time high
5.05 deaths per 100,000 people
in 2019
All-time low
3.11 deaths per 100,000 people
in 2004
Years of data
22
2000–2021
Suicide rate, by age in Dominica, 2000–2021
Source: World Health Organization (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in deaths per 100,000 people.
Analysis
In 2021, suicide rate, by age in Dominica stood at 4.57 deaths per 100,000 people.
The figure is up 25.9% on the previous year and up 29.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, suicide rate, by age in Dominica peaked at 5.05 deaths per 100,000 people in 2019 and was at its lowest, 3.11 deaths per 100,000 people, in 2004.
That places Dominica 142nd out of 194 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.
Suicide rate, by age in Dominica, year by year
| Year | deaths per 100,000 people | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 4.11 deaths per 100,000 people | — |
| 2001 | 4.14 deaths per 100,000 people | +0.7% |
| 2002 | 4.37 deaths per 100,000 people | +5.4% |
| 2003 | 4.47 deaths per 100,000 people | +2.3% |
| 2004 | 3.11 deaths per 100,000 people | -30.4% |
| 2005 | 4.38 deaths per 100,000 people | +41.0% |
| 2006 | 3.61 deaths per 100,000 people | -17.6% |
| 2007 | 3.62 deaths per 100,000 people | +0.2% |
| 2008 | 4.02 deaths per 100,000 people | +11.2% |
| 2009 | 3.74 deaths per 100,000 people | -7.0% |
| 2010 | 3.78 deaths per 100,000 people | +1.1% |
| 2011 | 3.52 deaths per 100,000 people | -6.8% |
| 2012 | 3.6 deaths per 100,000 people | +2.1% |
| 2013 | 3.55 deaths per 100,000 people | -1.3% |
| 2014 | 4.13 deaths per 100,000 people | +16.3% |
| 2015 | 3.49 deaths per 100,000 people | -15.4% |
| 2016 | 4.49 deaths per 100,000 people | +28.6% |
| 2017 | 3.68 deaths per 100,000 people | -18.0% |
| 2018 | 3.33 deaths per 100,000 people | -9.7% |
| 2019 | 5.05 deaths per 100,000 people | +51.9% |
| 2020 | 3.63 deaths per 100,000 people | -28.1% |
| 2021 | 4.57 deaths per 100,000 people | +25.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.96 deaths per 100,000 people | 3.11 deaths per 100,000 people | 4.47 deaths per 100,000 people | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.86 deaths per 100,000 people | 3.33 deaths per 100,000 people | 5.05 deaths per 100,000 people | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.1 deaths per 100,000 people | 3.63 deaths per 100,000 people | 4.57 deaths per 100,000 people | 2 |
Countries ranked near Dominica
- 139 South Sudan 4.76 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 140 Israel 4.71 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 141 Sudan 4.58 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 143 San Marino 4.54 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 144 Brunei 4.5 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 145 Gambia 4.42 deaths per 100,000 people compare
More health data for Dominica
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.0066 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,509 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 2 deaths (2100)
- Population ages 80 and above, female, per capita 0.0153 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 80 and above, male, annual growth rate -2.71 % 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 0.0098 units per person (2025)
- Pertussis - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Pertussis - number of reported cases, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is suicide rate, by age in Dominica?
- Suicide rate, by age in Dominica was 4.57 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 Dominica?
- The highest recorded value was 5.05 deaths per 100,000 people in 2019.
- What is the lowest suicide rate, by age recorded in Dominica?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.11 deaths per 100,000 people in 2004.
- How does Dominica rank for suicide rate, by age?
- Dominica ranks 142nd out of 194 countries with data for 2021.
- Is suicide rate, by age rising or falling in Dominica?
- Over the last ten years it is up 29.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Dominica 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.