Suicide rate, by age in North Macedonia
North Macedonia: Suicide rate, by age was 8.18 deaths per 100,000 people in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2021)
8.18 deaths per 100,000 people
Change on year
up 471.2%
World rank
79th
of 194 countries
All-time high
8.94 deaths per 100,000 people
in 2006
All-time low
0.5917 deaths per 100,000 people
in 2017
Years of data
22
2000–2021
Suicide rate, by age in North Macedonia, 2000–2021
Source: World Health Organization (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in deaths per 100,000 people.
Analysis
The most recent figure for suicide rate, by age in North Macedonia is 8.18 deaths per 100,000 people, measured in 2021.
The figure is up 471.2% on the previous year and up 369.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, suicide rate, by age in North Macedonia peaked at 8.94 deaths per 100,000 people in 2006 and was at its lowest, 0.5917 deaths per 100,000 people, in 2017.
North Macedonia ranks 79th of 194 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Suicide rate, by age in North Macedonia, year by year
| Year | deaths per 100,000 people | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 6.8 deaths per 100,000 people | — |
| 2001 | 8.92 deaths per 100,000 people | +31.2% |
| 2002 | 6.01 deaths per 100,000 people | -32.6% |
| 2003 | 5.83 deaths per 100,000 people | -3.1% |
| 2004 | 6.01 deaths per 100,000 people | +3.2% |
| 2005 | 3.83 deaths per 100,000 people | -36.3% |
| 2006 | 8.94 deaths per 100,000 people | +133.7% |
| 2007 | 6.07 deaths per 100,000 people | -32.1% |
| 2008 | 3.86 deaths per 100,000 people | -36.5% |
| 2009 | 4.37 deaths per 100,000 people | +13.3% |
| 2010 | 2.76 deaths per 100,000 people | -36.9% |
| 2011 | 1.74 deaths per 100,000 people | -36.7% |
| 2012 | 2.77 deaths per 100,000 people | +58.6% |
| 2013 | 3.44 deaths per 100,000 people | +24.4% |
| 2014 | 2.7 deaths per 100,000 people | -21.4% |
| 2015 | 1.89 deaths per 100,000 people | -30.0% |
| 2016 | 3.77 deaths per 100,000 people | +99.1% |
| 2017 | 0.5917 deaths per 100,000 people | -84.3% |
| 2018 | 2.78 deaths per 100,000 people | +369.1% |
| 2019 | 4.56 deaths per 100,000 people | +64.3% |
| 2020 | 1.43 deaths per 100,000 people | -68.6% |
| 2021 | 8.18 deaths per 100,000 people | +471.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6.06 deaths per 100,000 people | 3.83 deaths per 100,000 people | 8.94 deaths per 100,000 people | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.7 deaths per 100,000 people | 0.5917 deaths per 100,000 people | 4.56 deaths per 100,000 people | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.81 deaths per 100,000 people | 1.43 deaths per 100,000 people | 8.18 deaths per 100,000 people | 2 |
Countries ranked near North Macedonia
- 76 Guatemala 8.51 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 77 Hungary 8.33 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 78 Namibia 8.22 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 80 Antigua and Barbuda 8.08 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 81 Togo 8.04 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 82 Georgia 7.99 deaths per 100,000 people compare
More health data for North Macedonia
- 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 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,700 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 8 deaths (2100)
- Population ages 80 and above, female, per capita 0.0219 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 80 and above, male, annual growth rate 2.28 % 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 0.0114 units per person (2025)
- Pertussis - number of reported cases, gaps filled 21 (2025)
- Pertussis - number of reported cases, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is suicide rate, by age in North Macedonia?
- Suicide rate, by age in North Macedonia was 8.18 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 North Macedonia?
- The highest recorded value was 8.94 deaths per 100,000 people in 2006.
- What is the lowest suicide rate, by age recorded in North Macedonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.5917 deaths per 100,000 people in 2017.
- How does North Macedonia rank for suicide rate, by age?
- North Macedonia ranks 79th out of 194 countries with data for 2021.
- Is suicide rate, by age rising or falling in North Macedonia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 369.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this North Macedonia 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.