Suicide Rate in United Republic of Tanzania

United Republic of Tanzania: Suicide Rate was 5.1 in 2021. β–Ό Falling

Latest (2021)
5.1
Change on year
up 16.7%
World rank
120th
of 184 countries
All-time high
5.39
in 2000
All-time low
3.77
in 2017
Years of data
22
2000–2021

Suicide Rate in United Republic of Tanzania, 2000–2021

02462000201020212000: 5.42001: 5.22002: 52003: 4.82004: 4.62005: 4.62006: 4.62007: 4.52008: 4.52009: 4.42010: 4.42011: 4.32012: 4.12013: 42014: 42015: 42016: 4.12017: 3.82018: 4.22019: 4.52020: 4.42021: 5.1

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

In 2021, suicide rate in United Republic of Tanzania stood at 5.1.

That represents a change of up 16.7% on the previous year and up 19.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, suicide rate in United Republic of Tanzania peaked at 5.39 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 3.77, in 2017.

United Republic of Tanzania ranks 120th of 184 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 22 years of available data.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 4.77 4.41 5.39 10
2010s 4.14 3.77 4.48 10
2020s 4.73 4.37 5.1 2

Countries ranked near United Republic of Tanzania

  1. 117 Ghana 5.32 compare
  2. 118 Saint Lucia 5.27 compare
  3. 119 Chad 5.21 compare
  4. 120 Georgia 5.1 compare
  5. 122 Libya 5 compare
  6. 123 Nigeria 4.99 compare

See the full ranking of 184 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is suicide rate in United Republic of Tanzania?
Suicide rate in United Republic of Tanzania was 5.1 in 2021, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest suicide rate recorded in United Republic of Tanzania?
The highest recorded value was 5.39 in 2000.
What is the lowest suicide rate recorded in United Republic of Tanzania?
The lowest recorded value was 3.77 in 2017.
How does United Republic of Tanzania rank for suicide rate?
United Republic of Tanzania ranks 120th out of 184 countries with data for 2021.
Is suicide rate rising or falling in United Republic of Tanzania?
Over the last ten years it is up 19.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this United Republic of Tanzania 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
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
184 places, 4,048 data points, 2000–2021
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Gender-disaggregated data on health outcomes.