Suicide Rate in Mauritius

Mauritius: Suicide Rate was 10.52 in 2021. β–¬ Flat

Latest (2021)
10.52
Change on year
down 7.8%
World rank
53rd
of 184 countries
All-time high
12.14
in 2000
All-time low
6.98
in 2008
Years of data
22
2000–2021

Suicide Rate in Mauritius, 2000–2021

02.557.51012.52000201020212000: 12.12001: 10.22002: 11.62003: 7.92004: 8.42005: 9.22006: 9.72007: 10.72008: 72009: 9.52010: 7.92011: 9.62012: 9.92013: 8.52014: 10.52015: 8.42016: 8.32017: 9.52018: 92019: 9.82020: 11.42021: 10.5

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

The most recent figure for suicide rate in Mauritius is 10.52, measured in 2021.

That represents a change of down 7.8% on the previous year and up 9.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, suicide rate in Mauritius peaked at 12.14 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 6.98, in 2008.

That places Mauritius 53rd out of 184 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 9.63 6.98 12.14 10
2010s 9.14 7.91 10.54 10
2020s 10.96 10.52 11.41 2

Countries ranked near Mauritius

  1. 50 Netherlands 11.5 compare
  2. 51 Montenegro 11.31 compare
  3. 52 Mozambique 10.61 compare
  4. 54 Denmark 10.46 compare
  5. 55 Nepal 10.14 compare
  6. 56 Slovak Republic 9.91 compare

See the full ranking of 184 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is suicide rate in Mauritius?
Suicide rate in Mauritius was 10.52 in 2021, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest suicide rate recorded in Mauritius?
The highest recorded value was 12.14 in 2000.
What is the lowest suicide rate recorded in Mauritius?
The lowest recorded value was 6.98 in 2008.
How does Mauritius rank for suicide rate?
Mauritius ranks 53rd out of 184 countries with data for 2021.
Is suicide rate rising or falling in Mauritius?
Over the last ten years it is up 9.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Mauritius data come from?
The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Suicide Rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Suicide Rate
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
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Coverage
184 places, 4,048 data points, 2000–2021
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