Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) in United States was reported at 15.63 % in 2021, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. United States - Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Since the 1950s, the suicide rate in the United States has been significantly higher among men than women. In 2022, the suicide rate among men was almost four times higher than that of women. However, the rate of suicide for both men and women has increased gradually over the past couple of decades. Facts on suicide in the United States In 2022, the rate of suicide death in the United States was around 14 per 100,000 population. The suicide rate in the U.S. has generally increased since the year 2000, with the highest rates ever recorded in the years 2018 and 2022. In the United States, death rates from suicide are highest among those aged 45 to 64 years and lowest among younger adults aged 15 to 24. The states with the highest rates of suicide are Montana, Alaska, and Wyoming, while New Jersey and Massachusetts have the lowest rates. Suicide among men In 2023, around 4.5 percent of men in the United States reported having serious thoughts of suicide in the past year. Although this rate is lower than that of women, men still have a higher rate of suicide death than women. One reason for this may have to do with the method of suicide. Although firearms account for the largest share of suicide deaths among both men and women, firearms account for almost 60 percent of all suicides among men and just 35 percent among women. Suffocation and poisoning are the other most common methods of suicide among women, with the chances of surviving a suicide attempt from these methods being much higher than surviving an attempt by firearm. The age group with the highest rate of suicide death among men is by far those aged 75 years and over.

Historical chart and dataset showing India suicide rate by year from 2000 to 2021.

This line chart displays suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) by date using the aggregation average, weighted by population in Singapore. The data is about countries per year.

According to the latest available data, there were around **** suicide deaths per 100,000 population in the United States in 2022. Suicide remains one of the leading causes of death in the U.S. highlighting the need for awareness and prevention. The suicide rate in the U.S. has risen for both men and women in recent years but remains over ***** times higher for men. Hospitalizations In 2021, there were around ******* adults hospitalized in the U.S. after a suicide attempt. Although the suicide rate among men is significantly higher than among women, there are more hospitalizations after suicide attempts for women than for men. In 2019, there were ******* such hospitalizations among women and ******* hospitalizations among men. Public opinionSuicide can be a divisive topic that involves religious and political views. Recent data shows that ** percent of the U.S. population believes suicide is morally wrong, while ** percent believe it to be morally acceptable. However, only ** percent of adults believe it is “very important” to invest public dollars in the prevention of suicide.

Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) in East Timor was reported at 3.56 % in 2021, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. East Timor - Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

This line chart displays suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) by date using the aggregation average, weighted by population in the United States. The data is about countries per year.

Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) in Canada was reported at 9.44 % in 2021, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Canada - Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Historical chart and dataset showing Ireland suicide rate by year from 2000 to 2021.

Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) in North America was reported at 15.66 % in 2019, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. North America - Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

This line chart displays suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) by date using the aggregation average, weighted by population in Mexico. The data is about countries per year.

This line chart displays suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) by date using the aggregation average, weighted by population in Germany. The data is about countries per year.

This line chart displays suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) by date using the aggregation average, weighted by population in Solomon Islands. The data is about countries per year.

Historical chart and dataset showing Iraq suicide rate by year from 2000 to 2021.

Historical chart and dataset showing Hong Kong suicide rate by year from N/A to N/A.

Historical chart and dataset showing Palau suicide rate by year from N/A to N/A.

Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) in Colombia was reported at 4.96 % in 2021, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Colombia - Suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

This line chart displays suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) by date using the aggregation average, weighted by population in China. The data is about countries per year.

This line chart displays suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) by date using the aggregation average, weighted by population in Slovak Republic. The data is about countries per year.

This line chart displays suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) by date using the aggregation average, weighted by population in Finland. The data is about countries per year.