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Sierra Leone Suicide Rate (2026)

Suicide Rate: 9.91 Per 100K
Latest Update: September 2026
Source: WHO

Suicide mortality data provides useful insight into an important aspect of public health in Sierra Leone and how it develops over time. The Sierra Leone suicide rate in 2026 highlights the latest available estimates while offering historical perspective on earlier levels. Figures are reported as suicide deaths per 100,000 inhabitants to support meaningful comparison across years. This page reviews Sierra Leoneโ€™s current rate, historical trajectory, annual variations, and available male and female suicide statistics.

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Sierra Leone Live Suicide Estimates

Based on the latest Sierra Leone suicide rate and population estimates

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Key Statistics

Current Rate
9.91 Per 100K
World Rank
#81 of 204
Africa Average
8.56 Per 100K
Male Rate
14.71 Per 100K
Female Rate
5.21 Per 100K
Global Average
9.74 Per 100K

Male vs Female Suicide Rate (2026)

Per 100K

Sierra Leone 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
#81
Sierra Leone
9.91 Per 100K

Countries With Similar Suicide Rates

Per 100K

Sierra Leone 9.91 โ€”
Madagascar 9.96 +0.05
Burundi 9.82 -0.09
Vanuatu 9.74 -0.17
Rwanda 9.67 -0.24

Sierra Leone in Africa (2026)

Per 100K

Africa Rank #18 of 54
Sierra Leone Rate 9.91
Africa Average 8.56
Sierra Leone is 1.35 Per 100K higher than the Africa average.

Africa Position

Compared with Africa average 15.7% above
#18
Lower position Higher position
Sierra Leone ranks #18 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

Sierra Leone ranks #81 globally for suicide rate.

The latest value is 0.17 higher than the global average.

Sierra Leone is 1.35 above the Africa average.

The historical peak was 9.91 in 2026.

The historical low was 9.91 in 2026.

Data & Methodology

How this indicator is calculated and presented

The suicide rate for Sierra Leone 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 Sierra Leone?

The latest available value is 9.91 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 Sierra Leone 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.