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Source: Vital Statistics Division, Statistics Korea

Geographical Area: Total

Sub-indicators: Deaths per 100,000 population

Data type

National data (Type1)
This is the national produced statistics in the ROK that best corresponds to the definition of UN SDGs indicators. Download the national metadata file for more information.

Indicator name

Suicide mortality rate

Definition

The number of suicide deaths per 100,000 population(X60-X84)

Data source

Cause of Death Statistics

Data collection

Compiling data from death reports filed with city, district, and municipal offices, baby and fetal death reports from crematories, and data from the 「Complementary Survey on Causes of Death」 of medical institutions

Organizations

Vital Statistics Division, Statistics Korea

Periodicity

Annually

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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

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

Organizations

(WHO)World Health Organisation

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