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Suicide and life satisfaction across countries, 2005

Suicide figures correspond to rates per 100,000 people. Life satisfaction figures correspond to national average scores of self-reported life evaluations on the 'Cantril
Ladder' (0-10 scale, where 10 represents the best possible life).

Self-reported life satisfaction (0-10 scale)45678Suiciderateper100,000ChinaChinaIndiaIndiaUnited StatesUnited StatesIndonesiaIndonesiaBrazilBrazilThailandThailandItalyItalyArgentinaArgentinaTanzaniaTanzaniaPolandPolandKenyaKenyaNigerNigerChadChadTogoTogoDenmarkDenmarkAfricaAsiaEuropeNorth AmericaOceaniaSouth America

Source: World Health Organization (2005), World Happiness Report (2021)