This dataset tracks global suicide mortality rates per 100,000 population across 22 years from 2000 to 2021. It categorizes data by country, sex, and age groups to provide a longitudinal view of mental health trends worldwide.
Use Cases
- Analyze temporal trends in mental health by plotting the mortality rate against the year column
- Compare gender-based disparities in suicide rates using the sex and mortality rate fields
- Identify high-risk demographics by grouping mortality rates by the age and country columns
- Track national progress in suicide prevention by analyzing year-over-year changes in mortality rates per country
Strengths
- Covers a 22-year temporal range from 2000 to 2021
- Includes suicide mortality rates normalized per 100,000 population
- Disaggregates data by sex and specific age categories
- Provides global coverage across multiple countries