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International Suicide Mortality Rates
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This dataset presents a snapshot of global suicide rates, categorised by country, gender, and year. It offers valuable insights into the prevalence of suicide across diverse regions and demographic groups. Analysing this data can assist researchers and policymakers in identifying trends, understanding potential risk factors, and pinpointing areas where interventions would be most effective. This information is vital for developing targeted suicide prevention strategies and fostering mental health awareness.
Columns
- country: The name of the country. This column contains 204 unique country values.
- SuicideRate_BothSexes_RatePer100k_2021: The suicide rate per 100,000 population for both sexes in 2021, ranging from 0.78 to 59.6.
- SuicideRate_Male_RatePer100k_2021: The suicide rate per 100,000 population for males in 2021, with values between 1.18 and 87.
- SuicideRate_Female_RatePer100k_2021: The suicide rate per 100,000 population for females in 2021, ranging from 0.30 to 29.4.
- SuicideRate_BothSexes_RatePer100k_2020: The suicide rate per 100,000 population for both sexes in 2020, with values between 0.77 and 837.
- SuicideRate_Male_RatePer100k_2020: The suicide rate per 100,000 population for males in 2020, ranging from 1.18 to 94.4.
- SuicideRate_Female_RatePer100k_2020: The suicide rate per 100,000 population for females in 2020, with values between 0.29 and 31.6.
- SuicideRate_BothSexes_RatePer100k_2019: The suicide rate per 100,000 population for both sexes in 2019, ranging from 0.40 to 72.4.
- SuicideRate_Male_RatePer100k_2019: The suicide rate per 100,000 population for males in 2019, with values between 0.60 and 116.
- SuicideRate_Female_RatePer100k_2019: The suicide rate per 100,000 population for females in 2019, ranging from 0.30 to 30.1.
Distribution
The dataset is provided in a CSV format, specifically
suicide-rate-by-country-2024.csv, and has a size of 11.43 kB. It is structured with 10 columns and contains 204 records, each representing a unique country.Usage
This dataset is ideal for:
- Identifying global trends and patterns in suicide rates over time.
- Analysing the prevalence of suicide across different genders and countries.
- Informing the development of targeted suicide prevention strategies.
- Supporting public health policy and mental health awareness campaigns.
- Conducting research into demographic and regional risk factors associated with suicide.
Coverage
The dataset offers a global geographic scope, encompassing 204 unique countries. The time range covered is from 2019 to 2021. Demographic details are provided by gender, distinguishing between both sexes, males, and females. For the 2019 data, some columns exhibit approximately 10-11% missing values.
License
Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)
Who Can Use It
This dataset is intended for:
- Researchers: For academic studies on suicide epidemiology, public health, and social determinants of health.
- Policymakers: To guide the creation and evaluation of public health policies and prevention programmes.
- Public Health Organisations: For monitoring suicide rates, assessing the effectiveness of interventions, and allocating resources.
- Mental Health Advocates: To raise awareness, inform campaigns, and support evidence-based advocacy efforts.
- Data Analysts: For statistical analysis, visualisation, and identifying key insights related to global suicide trends.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- Global Suicide Rates by Country and Gender (2019-2021)
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Original Data Source: International Suicide Mortality Rates
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