Current Rate
6.67
per 100K
🇨🇳
China Suicide Rate (2026)
Suicide Rate:
6.67
per 100K
The China suicide rate (2026) highlights the latest trends in one of the world's largest populations and provides valuable insight into the country's mental health landscape. This page features the most recent suicide statistics for China, including the national suicide rate, historical trends, male and female comparisons, and year-by-year changes. You'll also find interactive charts, detailed data tables, and analysis that help explain how suicide rates have evolved over time. The information is based on reliable public health data and internationally recognized statistical sources, providing an accurate and regularly updated reference for researchers, students, policymakers, and the general public.
🇨🇳 China Live Suicide Estimates
Based on the latest China suicide rate and population estimates
This Year
0
This Month
0
Today
0
This Hour
0
Key Statistics
World Rank
#132
of 204
Trend
(since 2015)
↓ 23.25%
Decreasing
Male Rate
7.79
per 100K
Female Rate
5.5
per 100K
Global Average
9.74
per 100K
Suicide Rate Trend in China (2001–2023)
per 100K
Suicide Rate
Hover or tap the chart to view the exact value for each year.
Male vs Female Rate (2023)
per 100K
Male
Female
Top 10 Countries by Suicide Rate (2026)
Latest global ranking from Health.csv
1
🇬🇱
Greenland
75.57
Per 100K
2
🇸🇷
Suriname
28.69
Per 100K
3
🇰🇷
South Korea
28.13
Per 100K
4
🇬🇾
Guyana
25.36
Per 100K
5
🇱🇹
Lithuania
24.76
Per 100K
6
🇷🇺
Russia
24.28
Per 100K
7
🇺🇾
Uruguay
22.49
Per 100K
8
🇯🇵
Japan
21.46
Per 100K
9
🇺🇦
Ukraine
21.28
Per 100K
10
🇨🇺
Cuba
21.13
Per 100K
Your Country
132
🇨🇳
China
6.67
Per 100K
Historical Highlights
2001–2023 Suicide Rate summary
Highest Suicide Rate
15.14
per 100K
2001
Lowest Suicide Rate
6.67
per 100K
2023
Historical Average
10.66
per 100K
2001–2023
Highest Male Rate
15.75
per 100K
2004
Highest Female Rate
14.71
per 100K
2001
Related Health Indicators
Latest available country data
🇨🇳 China Suicide Rate Historical Data
Annual overall, male and female values
| Year | Suicide Rate (per 100k) | Male (per 100k) | Female (per 100k) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 6.67 | 7.79 | 5.5 |
| 2022 | 7.24 | 8.47 | 5.94 |
| 2021 | 8.95 | 10.32 | 7.52 |
| 2020 | 8.82 | 10.44 | 7.13 |
| 2019 | 8.75 | 10.16 | 7.27 |
| 2018 | 8.7 | 10.09 | 7.25 |
| 2017 | 8.62 | 10 | 7.17 |
| 2016 | 8.65 | 10.04 | 7.19 |
| 2015 | 8.69 | 10.05 | 7.26 |
| 2014 | 8.86 | 10.18 | 7.47 |
| 2013 | 9.07 | 10.32 | 7.76 |
| 2012 | 9.41 | 10.62 | 8.14 |
| 2011 | 9.97 | 11.13 | 8.76 |
| 2010 | 10.58 | 11.79 | 9.32 |
| 2009 | 11.1 | 12.22 | 9.93 |
| 2008 | 11.61 | 12.64 | 10.53 |
| 2007 | 12.18 | 13.1 | 11.21 |
| 2006 | 13.02 | 13.84 | 12.16 |
| 2005 | 14.23 | 15.04 | 13.38 |
| 2004 | 15.01 | 15.75 | 14.23 |
| 2003 | 15.02 | 15.62 | 14.39 |
| 2002 | 14.93 | 15.4 | 14.44 |
| 2001 | 15.14 | 15.55 | 14.71 |
Continent Comparison (2026)
Average suicide rate by continent
6.92
Asia
Europe
13.24
South America
12.67
Oceania
10.87
North America
9.61
Africa
8.56
Asia
6.92
Key Insights
Latest ranking and historical findings
China ranks #132 globally for suicide rate.
The latest value is 3.07 lower than the global average.
China is 0.25 below the Asia average.
The historical peak was 15.14 in 2001.
The historical low was 6.67 in 2023.
Data & Methodology
How this indicator is calculated and presented
The suicide rate for China is reported using the unit per 100K. Historical values are taken from the available annual records and shown from the earliest to the latest finalized year.
Live estimates are calculated from the latest available rate and population. They are statistical estimates only and should not be interpreted as official real-time counts.
Data note:
Although this page is updated for
2026,
the latest finalized national data currently
available is for
2023.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this data
What is the latest suicide rate in China?
The latest available value is 6.67 per 100K .
What does per 100K mean?
It is the reporting unit used to compare this health indicator across years and countries.
Why is the latest year sometimes older than 2026?
Official health data often requires collection, verification, and publication before finalized figures become available.
How are the live estimates calculated?
The live estimates combine the latest available suicide rate with the population of China and distribute the estimated annual total across the current year, month, day, and hour.
Are the live estimates official recorded counts?
No. They are statistical estimates designed to show the expected pace based on the latest rate and population. Official recorded totals may differ.
Sources
Primary source and latest data details
Primary source
WISQARS