Current Rate
3.58
Per 100K
🇸🇦
Saudi Arabia Suicide Rate (2026)
Suicide Rate:
3.58
Per 100K
Suicide mortality statistics provide one measure for examining population health patterns in Saudi Arabia and how reported outcomes change over time. The Saudi Arabia suicide rate in 2026 presents the newest available data while placing current figures within a longer historical perspective. Rates are calculated as suicide deaths per 100,000 inhabitants for consistent comparison. Here you can explore Saudi Arabia’s latest rate, historical movements, yearly changes, and available male and female suicide statistics.
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia Live Suicide Estimates
Based on the latest Saudi Arabia suicide rate and population estimates
This Year
0
This Month
0
Today
0
This Hour
0
Key Statistics
World Rank
#179
of 204
Asia Average
6.92
Per 100K
Male Rate
4.94
Per 100K
Female Rate
1.41
Per 100K
Global Average
9.74
Per 100K
Male vs Female Suicide Rate (2026)
Per 100K
Saudi Arabia vs Asia vs World Suicide Rate (2026)
Per 100K
3.58
Saudi Arabia
6.92
Asia Average
9.74
World Average
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
#179
Saudi Arabia
3.58
Per 100K
Countries With Similar Suicide Rates
Per 100K
Saudi Arabia
3.58
—
Algeria
3.57
-0.01
Malaysia
3.56
-0.02
Honduras
3.69
+0.11
Tonga
3.47
-0.11
Related Health Indicators (Latest)
Saudi Arabia in Asia (2026)
Per 100K
Asia Rank
#35 of 49
Saudi Arabia Rate
3.58
Asia Average
6.92
Saudi Arabia is
3.34
Per 100K lower than the Asia average.
Asia Position
Compared with Asia average
48.3%
below
#35
Lower position
Higher position
Saudi Arabia ranks
#35
among 49 Asia countries with available
suicide rate data.
Continent Comparison
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
Saudi Arabia ranks #179 globally for suicide rate.
The latest value is 6.16 lower than the global average.
Saudi Arabia is 3.34 below the Asia average.
The historical peak was 3.58 in 2026.
The historical low was 3.58 in 2026.
Data & Methodology
How this indicator is calculated and presented
The suicide rate for Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia?
The latest available value is 3.58 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 Saudi Arabia 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
WHO