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National Suicide Rates Dataset
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This dataset presents suicide rates for various countries across different years, compiled from the World Health Organisation (WHO) and other authoritative sources. Globally, approximately one person in 5,000 to 15,000 dies by suicide annually, with a worldwide rate estimated at 10.5 per 100,000 population, a decrease from 11.6 in 2008. In high-income, modernised nations, significant differences exist in suicidal behaviours between genders; women are reported to have more suicidal thoughts, yet suicide rates are higher among men, a trend often termed a 'silent epidemic'. A 2019 study indicated a one-third decline in global age-standardised suicide rates between 1990 and 2016. In 2016, rates were about 16 deaths per 100,000 men and 7 deaths per 100,000 women, with women experiencing a greater reduction during the study period.
Columns
- Country: The name of the country. This column contains 183 unique country names and is 100% valid.
- 2000: Suicide rate in the year 2000.
- 2001: Suicide rate in the year 2001.
- 2002: Suicide rate in the year 2002.
- 2003: Suicide rate in the year 2003.
- 2004: Suicide rate in the year 2004.
- 2005: Suicide rate in the year 2005.
- 2006: Suicide rate in the year 2006.
- 2007: Suicide rate in the year 2007.
- 2008: Suicide rate in the year 2008.
- 2009: Suicide rate in the year 2009.
- 2010: Suicide rate in the year 2010.
- 2011: Suicide rate in the year 2011.
- 2012: Suicide rate in the year 2012.
- 2013: Suicide rate in the year 2013.
- 2014: Suicide rate in the year 2014.
- 2015: Suicide rate in the year 2015.
- 2016: Suicide rate in the year 2016.
- 2017: Suicide rate in the year 2017.
- 2018: Suicide rate in the year 2018.
- 2019: Suicide rate in the year 2019.
Distribution
The dataset is provided as a CSV file, named 'suiciderateall.csv', with a file size of 18.37 kB. It consists of 21 columns and contains 183 records, representing suicide rates for 183 unique countries. All listed columns contain valid data for each record.
Usage
This dataset is ideal for:
- Analysing global suicide rate trends over time.
- Comparing suicide rates between different countries.
- Researching public health statistics and epidemiology.
- Informing policy development for suicide prevention initiatives.
- Academic studies on demographic influences on suicide rates.
Coverage
The dataset offers worldwide geographic coverage, including data for 183 countries. The time range spans from the year 2000 to 2019, providing annual suicide rate figures for each country within this period. While the primary data is by country and year, the description highlights insights into male and female suicide rate differences in high-income countries and overall age-standardised rates.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
- Public health researchers and epidemiologists: For studying suicide trends, patterns, and risk factors across populations.
- Policymakers and government agencies: To assess national and international public health challenges and guide intervention strategies.
- Academics and students: For research, statistical analysis, and educational purposes in fields such as sociology, psychology, and global health.
- Journalists and media outlets: To report on global health issues and societal well-being.
- Non-governmental organisations (NGOs): For advocacy and planning suicide prevention programmes.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- Global Suicide Rates by Country (2000-2019)
- Annual Country Suicide Statistics
- Worldwide Suicide Data
- National Suicide Rates Dataset
Attributes
Original Data Source: National Suicide Rates Dataset
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