What this indicator measures
The series reports estimated suicide deaths per 100,000 people. It is used as a severe outcome signal, not as a complete measure of mental health or wellbeing.
How Humanity Alert transforms it
The pressure scale is min(rate ÷ 30 × 100, 100). Raw rates remain visible because normalization can make a precise estimate look more certain than it is.
Use with care
Suicide is sensitive and multifactorial. This indicator must not be used to diagnose individuals or reduce prevention to a league table. Anyone in immediate danger should contact local emergency or crisis services.
Source details
| Series | Suicide mortality rate |
|---|---|
| Publisher | WHO via World Bank |
| Unit | deaths per 100,000 people |
| Source | Open the public dataset ↗ |
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