This indicator has data of two Units type. The first data are expressed in “Numbers” while others are expressed in “Per 100,000 population”.

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This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from Rwanda statistics closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available from Rwandan statistics, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other Rwandan-specific metadata information.

Indicator available

Suicide mortality rate
Indicator description

Not available for this indicator
Geographical coverage

Rwanda
Unit of measurement

Number/Per 100,000 population
Definitions

The Suicide mortality rate is defined as the number of suicide deaths in a year per 100, 000 population. Crude Suicide Rate (not age-adjusted)
Calculations

(Number of suicide deaths in a year / Total population for the same calendar)* 100,000
Other information

Not available for this indicator
Comments and limitations

Not available for this indicator
Data last updated Not available for this indicator
Metadata last updated Not available for this indicator

This table provides information on metadata for SDG indicators as defined by the UN Statistical Commission. Complete global metadata is provided by the UN Statistics Division.

Indicator name

Suicide mortality rate
Indicator number

3.4.2
Target name

By 2030, reduce by one third premature mortality from non-communicable diseases through prevention and treatment and promote mental health and well-being
Target number

Not available for this indicator
Global indicator description

The Suicide mortality rate is defined as the number of suicide deaths in a year per 100, 000 population. Crude Suicide Rate (not age-adjusted)
UN designated tier

Tier I
UN custodian agency

World Health Organisation (WHO)
Link to UN metadata United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Metadata (PDF 65.1 KB) opens in a new window

Source 1

Organisation

Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB)
Periodicity

Annual
Earliest available data

2015
Geographical coverage

Rwanda
Link to data source Not available for this source
Release date TBD
Next release

TBD
Statistical classification

Administrative
Contact details

https://www.rib.gov.rw/index.php?id=371
Other information

info@rib.gov.rw
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