Top 10 Countries With Lowest Suicide Rate| World Suicide Prevention Day 2025

Suicide is absolutely one of the biggest global health challenges, killing thousands each year. While developing countries such as South Korea, Russia and others are grappling with an increase in suicides, there are a few surprising countries that have consistently recorded the lowest suicide rates in the world. As we observe World Suicide Prevention Day on 10 September every year, it is worth exploring the countries that have incredibly low suicide rates and why we see populations that, regardless of wars, poverty or economic strife, maintain such hope for life.

Countries like Palestine, Syria and Lebanon have experienced decades of conflict, yet they have some of the lowest suicide rates. Strong family ties, religious beliefs and cultural traditions seem to facilitate the emotional resilience of their people. Similar contexts can be noted in countries like Egypt, Oman and Jordan, which continue to rely heavily on faith and social support to help their citizens maintain emotional and physical well-being. Smaller countries like Sao Tome and Principe, Antigua and Barbuda, Jamaica and Indonesia exhibit community connections, traditional ways of life, and a reliance on family and kinship, which all signify the cooperative nature and hope centred around the idea of togetherness in suicide prevention.

Top 10 Countries With The Lowest Suicide Rates In the World 

Here we have listed the top 10 countries that have the lowest suicide rate in the world and how. The data is taken from the World Population Review site based on WHO report 2021.

Source:  World Population Review

1. Palestine

West Asian country Palestine has the lowest suicide rate in the world despite political instability and violence because of strong beliefs, family unity, and cultural norms that encourage people must support each other while suffering.

2. Syria

Syria, again, a country in Western Asia, has one of the lowest rates of suicide despite years of conflict. Human resilience is demonstrated here as religious teachings, familial reliance and survival instincts enable people to overcome unforeseen adversity.

3. Lebanon

Despite economic collapse and political unrest, suicide rates are still low in Lebanon, a West asian country. Strong religious beliefs that discourage suicide and encourage endurance, as well as close-knit families and community support, are the main causes of this.

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4. Egypt

Egypt, a country between the borders of Southwest Asia and northeast Africa, has a low suicide rate because of its religious beliefs, extended families, and cultural values. People rely more on family strength than on isolation, even in times of political or economic unrest.

5. Oman

Oman (a West Asian country) is renowned for its peace and stability, but even during stressful times, its low suicide rate is a result of a healthy lifestyle, Islamic principles, and encouraging social structures.

6. Jordan

The Middle East country Jordan's suicide rate is also low despite its economic difficulties and refugee crisis. This is a result of strong traditions, community cohesion and faith-based coping strategies that enable people to weather difficult times.

7. Sao Tome and Principe

This small island nation, situated on the western coast of the African continent, has one of the lowest suicide rates because of its simple lifestyles, tight-knit communities, and lack of social pressures that make people feel less alone.

8. Antigua and Barbuda

Antigua and Barbuda, an island nation in the North Caribbean, maintains low suicide rates despite its small economy. Strong family ties, cultural unity, and a laid-back island lifestyle that lowers mental stress are the causes.

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9. Jamaica

Jamaica, again a North American country, has low suicide rates despite the country's poverty and crime. The credit goes to family ties, music, cultural expression and faith, all of which give people the strength and optimism they need to face everyday life.

10. Indonesia

Despite being one of the most populous countries, the Southeast Asian country of Indonesia continues to have a low suicide rate. This is because of strong family structures, spiritual beliefs and a community-focused lifestyle that fosters resilience and keeps people from feeling alone.