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Libya Suicide Rate (2026)

Suicide Rate: 4.45 Per 100K
Latest Update: October 2026
Source: WHO

Available suicide mortality estimates provide one perspective on the wider and evolving public health conditions affecting Libyaโ€™s population. The Libya suicide rate in 2026 summarizes the latest available data while helping compare recent estimates with those from previous periods. Figures are measured as deaths from suicide per 100,000 people for standardized comparison. This page examines Libyaโ€™s current estimates, historical movements, annual variations, and available male and female suicide statistics.

๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡พ Libya Live Suicide Estimates

Based on the latest Libya suicide rate and population estimates

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Key Statistics

Current Rate
4.45 Per 100K
World Rank
#166 of 204
Africa Average
8.56 Per 100K
Male Rate
6.58 Per 100K
Female Rate
2.2 Per 100K
Global Average
9.74 Per 100K

Male vs Female Suicide Rate (2026)

Per 100K

Libya vs Africa vs World Suicide Rate (2026)

Per 100K

Top 10 Countries by Suicide Rate (2026)

Per 100K

1 Greenland 75.57
2 Suriname 28.69
3 South Korea 28.13
4 Guyana 25.36
5 Lithuania 24.76
6 Russia 24.28
7 Uruguay 22.49
8 Japan 21.46
9 Ukraine 21.28
10 Cuba 21.13
Your Country
#166
Libya
4.45 Per 100K

Countries With Similar Suicide Rates

Per 100K

Libya 4.45 โ€”
Turkey 4.46 +0.01
Bangladesh 4.52 +0.07
Brunei 4.35 -0.10
Tajikistan 4.56 +0.11

Libya in Africa (2026)

Per 100K

Africa Rank #47 of 54
Libya Rate 4.45
Africa Average 8.56
Libya is 4.11 Per 100K lower than the Africa average.

Africa Position

Compared with Africa average 48.0% below
#47
Lower position Higher position
Libya ranks #47 among 54 Africa countries with available suicide rate data.

Continent Comparison

Average suicide rate by continent

8.56 Africa
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

Libya ranks #166 globally for suicide rate.

The latest value is 5.29 lower than the global average.

Libya is 4.11 below the Africa average.

The historical peak was 4.45 in 2026.

The historical low was 4.45 in 2026.

Data & Methodology

How this indicator is calculated and presented

The suicide rate for Libya 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this data

What is the latest suicide rate in Libya?

The latest available value is 4.45 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 Libya 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.