Suicide rates by age detailed who in Malta
Malta: Suicide rates by age detailed who was 9.87 in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2021)
9.87
Change on year
up 257.4%
World rank
65th
of 194 countries
All-time high
19.16
in 2019
All-time low
0
in 2000
Years of data
22
2000–2021
Suicide rates by age detailed who in Malta, 2000–2021
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for suicide rates by age detailed who in Malta is 9.87, measured in 2021.
The figure is up 257.4% on the previous year and up 164.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, suicide rates by age detailed who in Malta peaked at 19.16 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2000.
That places Malta 65th out of 194 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Suicide rates by age detailed who in Malta, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0 | — |
| 2001 | 14.22 | — |
| 2002 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2003 | 2.96 | — |
| 2004 | 5.6 | +88.9% |
| 2005 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2006 | 8.8 | — |
| 2007 | 4.29 | -51.3% |
| 2008 | 5.37 | +25.3% |
| 2009 | 7.92 | +47.5% |
| 2010 | 3.19 | -59.8% |
| 2011 | 3.73 | +17.1% |
| 2012 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2013 | 5.09 | — |
| 2014 | 3.64 | -28.6% |
| 2015 | 5.27 | +44.9% |
| 2016 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2017 | 1.91 | — |
| 2018 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2019 | 19.16 | — |
| 2020 | 2.76 | -85.6% |
| 2021 | 9.87 | +257.4% |
Malta compared with similar countries
- Malta's 9.87 is above the median for high income countries, which is 9.29, 1.1× the median. (63 countries reporting)
- Malta's 9.87 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 3.97, 2.5× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4.92 | 0 | 14.22 | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.2 | 0 | 19.16 | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.32 | 2.76 | 9.87 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is suicide rates by age detailed who in Malta?
- Suicide rates by age detailed who in Malta was 9.87 in 2021, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest suicide rates by age detailed who recorded in Malta?
- The highest recorded value was 19.16 in 2019.
- What is the lowest suicide rates by age detailed who recorded in Malta?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2000.
- How does Malta rank for suicide rates by age detailed who?
- Malta ranks 65th out of 194 countries with data for 2021.
- Is suicide rates by age detailed who rising or falling in Malta?
- Over the last ten years it is up 164.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malta 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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