As of 2022, the U.S. states with the highest death rates from suicide were Montana, Alaska, and Wyoming. In Wyoming and Montana, there were around 29 and 28 suicide deaths per 100,000 population, respectively. In comparison, in New Jersey, the state with the lowest suicide death rate, there were only around eight suicide deaths per 100,000 population. Differences in suicide rates by gender In the United States, there is a vast difference in suicide rates between men and women, with rates over 3.5 times higher among men. However, rates of suicide for both men and women have increased over the past couple of decades. Among men, those aged 75 years and older have the highest suicide rates, with around 42 deaths per 100,000 population in 2021. Among women, those aged 45 to 64 years have the highest rates of suicide death with 8.2 deaths per 100,000 population. What is the most common method of suicide? In the United States, the most common method of suicide is with firearms, followed by suffocation and then poisoning. In 2022, there were around 27,032 suicide deaths from firearms in the United States, compared to 12,247 deaths from suffocation and 4,894 from drug poisoning. In 2021, firearms accounted for around 60 percent of suicide deaths among men. In comparison, around 35 percent of deaths from suicide among women were due to firearms, while suffocation and poisoning each accounted for 28 percent of such deaths.

Montana was the state with the highest rate of suicidal death among adolescents in the U.S. in 2022, with around 39 deaths per 100,000 adolescents. The overall suicide rate in the U.S. has increased over recent years. Suicide is more common among men than women with rates among men over three times higher than among women. Risk factors Risk factors for suicide include mental disorders, such as depression, bipolar disorder, and personality disorders, as well as substance abuse. In fact, suicidal thoughts, plans to commit suicide, and suicide attempts are all more common among those with drug or alcohol dependence or abuse. In terms of suicides due to a known mental disorder, depression accounts for around 72 percent of all such suicides. Methods Most suicides in the United States are carried out by firearms, however, the most common method of suicide differs from country to country. In 2022, over 27,000 suicides in the United States were conducted by firearms, or just over half of all suicides that year. Firearms are the most common means of suicide among both men and women in the United States, but suicide by poisoning is much more common among women than men.

In 2023, the number of deaths by suicide in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea amounted to 3,405, the highest among all regions in South Korea. The number of suicide deaths in the capital city of Seoul was more than 2,100. South Korea has the highest suicide rate among the member countries of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). In 2022, the total suicide deaths in South Korea stood at more than 13,900.

In Canada, the territory of Nunavut had the highest suicide rate among all Canadian provinces and territories in 2021. That year there were around 82 deaths from suicide in Nunavut per 100,000 population, compared to a rate of 5.5 per 100,000 population in British Columbia. This statistic shows the suicide death rate in Canada in 2021, by province or territory.

Number of suicides, suicide rates and median registration delays, by local authority in England and Wales.

This horizontal bar chart displays suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) by capital city using the aggregation average, weighted by population and is filtered where the country is Liberia. The data is about countries per year.

This horizontal bar chart displays suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) by capital city using the aggregation average, weighted by population and is filtered where the country is Somalia. The data is about countries per year.

In 2023, South Korea's suicide rate reached 27.3 deaths per 100 thousand population. Although the suicide rate has declined compared to about 10 years ago, South Korea still has the highest suicide rate among member countries of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Mental health in South KoreaIn the last decade, the population has been shaken by the suicides of many prominent South Korean politicians and celebrities. In South Korea, mental illnesses such as depression and anxiety, along with financial hardships, have been identified as significant contributing factors that lead individuals to attempt suicide. According to a survey conducted in 2023, around 46 percent of South Korean respondents reported experiencing severe stress, making it the most commonly reported type of mental health problem that year. Nevertheless, very few people want to consult a psychiatrist because of the stigma attached to mental health issues. Suicide prevention In response to the escalating suicide rates, the government introduced its first suicide prevention program in 2004. Since then, several measures have been implemented to address this pressing issue. For instance, Seoul City initiated the "Bridge of Life" project on the Mapo Bridge, a well-known site for suicide attempts. The primary goal of the project was to provide comfort to individuals contemplating suicide by projecting uplifting messages and images on the bridge. In 2021, however, it was decided to remove the messages and slogans due to their limited impact. If you are having suicidal thoughts, or you know someone who is, it is essential to seek help. Many countries have suicide crisis or prevention lines that offer free advice and support in such situations. If you live in the United States, you can reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by simply calling 988 to receive free and confidential support 24/7. If you live in South Korea you can call the suicide prevention hotline 109.

This horizontal bar chart displays suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) by capital city using the aggregation average, weighted by population and is filtered where the country is Angola. The data is about countries per year.

This horizontal bar chart displays suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) by capital city and is filtered where the country is Oman. The data is about countries per year.

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This horizontal bar chart displays suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) by capital city and is filtered where the country is Mexico. The data is about countries per year.

In 2023, among 47 prefectures in Japan, the number of suicides per 100,000 inhabitants was highest in Yamanashi Prefecture at 26.8. That year, Japan's overall suicide rate stood at 17.6.

This horizontal bar chart displays suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) by capital city using the aggregation average, weighted by population. The data is from the countries entity and is filtered where the country is Czech Republic.

Population: Household Registration: Death Rate: Jiangsu: Wuxi data was reported at 7.320 ‰ in 2021. This records a decrease from the previous number of 7.910 ‰ for 2020. Population: Household Registration: Death Rate: Jiangsu: Wuxi data is updated yearly, averaging 6.935 ‰ from Dec 2000 (Median) to 2021, with 22 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 8.020 ‰ in 2017 and a record low of 6.290 ‰ in 2001. Population: Household Registration: Death Rate: Jiangsu: Wuxi data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Wuxi Municipal Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Socio-Demographic – Table CN.GE: Population: Prefecture Level City: Household Registration: Natural Growth Rate.

This statistic represents the regional number of suicides per 100,000 inhabitants in France between 2012 and 2014. During this period, the suicide rate was more than 25 per one hundred thousand people in Brittany.

The leading causes of death by sex and ethnicity in New York City in since 2007. Cause of death is derived from the NYC death certificate which is issued for every death that occurs in New York City.

This horizontal bar chart displays suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) by capital city using the aggregation average, weighted by population and is filtered where the country includes Bhutan. The data is about countries per year.

In Canada, the province of Ontario had the highest number of suicide deaths among all Canadian provinces and territories in 2021. That year there were around 1,198 deaths from suicide in Ontario. There were a total of 3,769 suicide deaths in Canada at that time. This statistic shows the number of suicide deaths in Canada in 2021, by province or territory.

This horizontal bar chart displays suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) by capital city and is filtered where the country is Dem. Rep. Congo. The data is about countries per year.