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Zambia Suicide Rate (2026)

Suicide Rate: 11.15 Per 100K
Latest Update: September 2026
Source: WHO

Suicide mortality forms part of Zambia’s broader public health profile, and following changes in the rate can help identify important long-term patterns. The Zambia suicide rate in 2026 summarizes the newest available figures while placing recent conditions in historical context. Rates are expressed as suicide deaths per 100,000 people to support standardized comparisons over time. Explore Zambia’s latest estimates, historical trajectory, year-to-year variations, and male and female suicide mortality data.

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Based on the latest Zambia suicide rate and population estimates

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Key Statistics

Current Rate
11.15 Per 100K
World Rank
#66 of 204
Africa Average
8.56 Per 100K
Male Rate
17.92 Per 100K
Female Rate
4.63 Per 100K
Global Average
9.74 Per 100K

Male vs Female Suicide Rate (2026)

Per 100K

Zambia 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
#66
Zambia
11.15 Per 100K

Countries With Similar Suicide Rates

Per 100K

Zambia 11.15 β€”
Central African Republic 11.12 -0.03
Norway 11.11 -0.04
Malawi 11.2 +0.05
Djibouti 11.03 -0.12

Zambia in Africa (2026)

Per 100K

Africa Rank #10 of 54
Zambia Rate 11.15
Africa Average 8.56
Zambia is 2.59 Per 100K higher than the Africa average.

Africa Position

Compared with Africa average 30.2% above
#10
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Zambia ranks #10 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

Zambia ranks #66 globally for suicide rate.

The latest value is 1.41 higher than the global average.

Zambia is 2.59 above the Africa average.

The historical peak was 11.15 in 2026.

The historical low was 11.15 in 2026.

Data & Methodology

How this indicator is calculated and presented

The suicide rate for Zambia 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 Zambia?

The latest available value is 11.15 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 Zambia 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.