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Taiwan Suicide Rate (2026)

Suicide Rate: 19.14 Per 100K
Latest Update: September 2026
Source: WHO

Taiwanโ€™s suicide statistics provide an important measure for examining changes in mental health and mortality across the population. The Taiwan suicide rate in 2026 reflects the latest available data and offers context for understanding how suicide mortality has shifted over previous years. Figures are standardized as deaths per 100,000 residents, helping make yearly comparisons more meaningful. This page presents Taiwanโ€™s latest suicide rate, long-term trends, annual variations, and separate statistics for men and women.

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Based on the latest Taiwan suicide rate and population estimates

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Key Statistics

Current Rate
19.14 Per 100K
World Rank
#13 of 204
Asia Average
6.92 Per 100K
Male Rate
26.42 Per 100K
Female Rate
12.03 Per 100K
Global Average
9.74 Per 100K

Male vs Female Suicide Rate (2026)

Per 100K

Taiwan vs Asia 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
#13
Taiwan
19.14 Per 100K

Countries With Similar Suicide Rates

Per 100K

Taiwan 19.14 โ€”
Guam 19.93 +0.79
Belarus 18.32 -0.82
Slovenia 18.29 -0.85
Hungary 18.28 -0.86

Taiwan in Asia (2026)

Per 100K

Asia Rank #3 of 49
Taiwan Rate 19.14
Asia Average 6.92
Taiwan is 12.22 Per 100K higher than the Asia average.

Asia Position

Compared with Asia average 176.6% above
#3
Lower position Higher position
Taiwan ranks #3 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

Taiwan ranks #13 globally for suicide rate.

The latest value is 9.4 higher than the global average.

Taiwan is 12.22 above the Asia average.

The historical peak was 19.14 in 2026.

The historical low was 19.14 in 2026.

Data & Methodology

How this indicator is calculated and presented

The suicide rate for Taiwan 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 Taiwan?

The latest available value is 19.14 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 Taiwan 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.