Suicide rates by age detailed who in Kuwait
Kuwait: Suicide rates by age detailed who was 1.72 in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2021)
1.72
Change on year
down 24.3%
World rank
179th
of 194 countries
All-time high
6.44
in 2002
All-time low
1.27
in 2011
Years of data
22
2000–2021
Suicide rates by age detailed who in Kuwait, 2000–2021
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for suicide rates by age detailed who in Kuwait is 1.72, measured in 2021.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 24.3% on the previous year and up 35.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, suicide rates by age detailed who in Kuwait peaked at 6.44 in 2002 and was at its lowest, 1.27, in 2011.
Kuwait ranks 179th of 194 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Suicide rates by age detailed who in Kuwait, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 4.44 | — |
| 2001 | 5.33 | +20.1% |
| 2002 | 6.44 | +20.8% |
| 2003 | 5.31 | -17.6% |
| 2004 | 4.76 | -10.3% |
| 2005 | 4.14 | -13.0% |
| 2006 | 3.28 | -20.8% |
| 2007 | 1.67 | -49.1% |
| 2008 | 1.82 | +9.0% |
| 2009 | 1.53 | -16.1% |
| 2010 | 1.43 | -6.6% |
| 2011 | 1.27 | -10.9% |
| 2012 | 1.47 | +15.9% |
| 2013 | 1.51 | +2.5% |
| 2014 | 1.59 | +5.0% |
| 2015 | 2.09 | +31.7% |
| 2016 | 2 | -4.5% |
| 2017 | 2.15 | +7.8% |
| 2018 | 2.09 | -2.8% |
| 2019 | 2.16 | +3.4% |
| 2020 | 2.28 | +5.3% |
| 2021 | 1.72 | -24.3% |
Kuwait compared with similar countries
- Kuwait's 1.72 is below the median for high income countries, which is 9.29, 19% of the median. (63 countries reporting)
- Kuwait's 1.72 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 3.97, 43% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.87 | 1.53 | 6.44 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.78 | 1.27 | 2.16 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2 | 1.72 | 2.28 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Kuwait
- 176 United Arab Emirates 2.11 compare
- 177 Bolivia 1.86 compare
- 178 Saudi Arabia 1.76 compare
- 180 Peru 1.69 compare
- 181 Saint Kitts and Nevis 1.69 compare
- 182 Luxembourg 1.6 compare
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- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 1.41 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 107 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -0.9273 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0264 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -0.6875 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0272 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is suicide rates by age detailed who in Kuwait?
- Suicide rates by age detailed who in Kuwait was 1.72 in 2021, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest suicide rates by age detailed who recorded in Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 6.44 in 2002.
- What is the lowest suicide rates by age detailed who recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.27 in 2011.
- How does Kuwait rank for suicide rates by age detailed who?
- Kuwait ranks 179th out of 194 countries with data for 2021.
- Is suicide rates by age detailed who rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is up 35.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kuwait data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Suicide rates by age detailed who. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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