Countries with the Highest Suicide Rate (2021)
Source: World Bank·25 countries·Updated 2021
Suicide rates reveal the mental health challenges facing nations. {#1} has the highest rate at {#1_value} per 100,000 people. Data from the WHO Global Health Observatory.
Lesotho leads with suicide mortality rate (per 100,000) of 28.7.
Korea, Rep. ranks #2 at 27.5.
Eswatini ranks #3 at 27.2.
Guyana ranks #4 at 24.8.
Uruguay ranks #5 at 24.8.
Top 25 Countries by Suicide Mortality Rate (per 100,000)
| # | Country | Suicide Mortality Rate (per 100,000) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Lesotho | 28.7 | 2021 |
| 2 |  Korea, Rep. | 27.5 | 2021 |
| 3 |  Eswatini | 27.2 | 2021 |
| 4 |  Guyana | 24.8 | 2021 |
| 5 |  Uruguay | 24.8 | 2021 |
| 6 |  South Africa | 22.3 | 2021 |
| 7 |  Suriname | 22.3 | 2021 |
| 8 |  Lithuania | 22.1 | 2021 |
| 9 |  Russian Federation | 21.4 | 2021 |
| 10 |  Ukraine | 21.2 | 2021 |
| 11 |  Micronesia, Fed. Sts. | 19.8 | 2021 |
| 12 |  Solomon Islands | 19.6 | 2021 |
| 13 |  Slovenia | 18.9 | 2021 |
| 14 |  Mongolia | 18.5 | 2021 |
| 15 |  Belgium | 18.4 | 2021 |
| 16 |  Kiribati | 17.5 | 2021 |
| 17 |  Japan | 17.4 | 2021 |
| 18 |  Zimbabwe | 17.3 | 2021 |
| 19 |  Thailand | 16.6 | 2021 |
| 20 |  France | 16.6 | 2021 |
| 21 |  Hungary | 16.4 | 2021 |
| 22 |  Vanuatu | 15.7 | 2021 |
| 23 |  Croatia | 15.7 | 2021 |
| 24 |  United States | 15.6 | 2021 |
| 25 |  Belarus | 15.6 | 2021 |
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FAQ
What is the highest suicide mortality rate (per 100,000) in 2021?
Lesotho has the highest suicide mortality rate (per 100,000) at 28.7 in 2021.
How many countries are included in this ranking?
This article features the top 25 countries out of 185 with available data. Full rankings available on the indicator page.
Where does this data come from?
Data is sourced from the World Bank. It is updated regularly as new releases become available.