As of 2022, the U.S. states with the highest death rates from suicide were Alaska, Montana, and Wyoming. In Wyoming and Montana, there were around **** and **** suicide deaths per 100,000 population, respectively. In comparison, in New Jersey, the state with the lowest suicide death rate, there were only around *** 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 *** 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 ** deaths per 100,000 population in 2021. Among women, those aged 45 to 64 years have the highest rates of suicide death with *** 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 ****** suicide deaths from firearms in the United States, compared to ****** deaths from suffocation and ***** from drug poisoning. In 2021, firearms accounted for around ** percent of suicide deaths among men. In comparison, around ** percent of deaths from suicide among women were due to firearms, while suffocation and poisoning each accounted for ** percent of such deaths.

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 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 September of 2025.

United States US: Suicide Mortality Rate: per 100,000 Population data was reported at 15.300 Number in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 15.000 Number for 2015. United States US: Suicide Mortality Rate: per 100,000 Population data is updated yearly, averaging 13.200 Number from Dec 2000 (Median) to 2016, with 5 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 15.300 Number in 2016 and a record low of 11.300 Number in 2000. United States US: Suicide Mortality Rate: per 100,000 Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.World Bank: Health Statistics. Suicide mortality rate is the number of suicide deaths in a year per 100,000 population. Crude suicide rate (not age-adjusted).; ; World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory Data Repository (http://apps.who.int/ghodata/).; Weighted Average;

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.

Among men in the United States, those aged 75 years and older have the highest death rate from suicide among all age groups. In 2022, the suicide death rate among men aged 75 years and older was 43.9 per 100,000 population. In comparison, the death rate from suicide among men aged 25 to 44 years was 29.6 per 100,000. Suicide is a significant problem in the United States, with rates increasing over the past decade. Suicide among men In the United States, the suicide rate among men is almost four times higher than that of women. In 2022, the rate of suicide among U.S. men was 23 per 100,000 population, the highest rate recorded over the past 70 years. Firearms account for the vast majority of suicide deaths among men, accounting for around 60 percent of male suicides in 2021. The reasons why U.S. men have higher rates of suicide than women are complex and not fully understood, but may have to do with the more violent means by which men carry out suicide and the stigma around seeking help for mental health issues. Suicide among women Although the suicide rate among women in the U.S. is significantly lower than that of men, the rate of suicide among women has increased over the past couple of decades. Among women, those aged 45 to 64 years have the highest death rates due to suicide, followed by women 25 to 44 years old. Interestingly, the share of women reporting serious thoughts of suicide in the past year is higher than that of men, with around 5.5 percent of U.S. women reporting such thoughts in 2023. Similarly to men, firearms account for most suicide deaths among women, however suffocation and poisoning account for a significant share of suicides among women. In 2021, around 35 percent of suicides among women were carried out by firearms, while suffocation and poisoning each accounted for around 28 percent of suicide deaths.

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 September of 2025.

United States US: Suicide Mortality Rate: Male data was reported at 23.600 NA in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 23.000 NA for 2015. United States US: Suicide Mortality Rate: Male data is updated yearly, averaging 20.700 NA from Dec 2000 (Median) to 2016, with 5 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 23.600 NA in 2016 and a record low of 17.900 NA in 2000. United States US: Suicide Mortality Rate: Male data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.World Bank.WDI: Health Statistics. Suicide mortality rate is the number of suicide deaths in a year per 100,000 population. Crude suicide rate (not age-adjusted).; ; World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory Data Repository (http://apps.who.int/ghodata/).; Weighted average;

Age-adjusted rate of suicide deaths by sex, race/ethnicity, age; trends if available. Source: Santa Clara County Public Health Department, VRBIS, 2007-2016. Data as of 05/26/2017; U.S. Census Bureau; 2010 Census, Tables PCT12, PCT12H, PCT12I, PCT12J, PCT12K, PCT12L, PCT12M; generated by Baath M.; using American FactFinder; Accessed June 20, 2017. METADATA:Notes (String): Lists table title, notes and sourcesYear (String): Year of data; presented as pooled years (2007 to 2016)Category (String): Lists the category representing the data: Santa Clara County is for total population, age categories as follows: <18, 18 to 44, 45 to 64, 65+; 10 to 19, 20 to 24; 10 to 24; <1, 1 to 4, 5 to 14, 15 to 24, 25 to 34, 35 to 44, 45 to 54, 55 to 64, 65 to 74, 75 to 84, 85+; United States and Healthy People 2020 targetRate per 100,000 people (Numeric): Suicide rate. Rates for age groups are reported as age-specific rates per 100,000 people. All other rates are age-adjusted rates per 100,000 people.

United States US: Suicide Mortality Rate: Female data was reported at 7.200 NA in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 7.100 NA for 2015. United States US: Suicide Mortality Rate: Female data is updated yearly, averaging 5.900 NA from Dec 2000 (Median) to 2016, with 5 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 7.200 NA in 2016 and a record low of 4.900 NA in 2000. United States US: Suicide Mortality Rate: Female data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.World Bank.WDI: Health Statistics. Suicide mortality rate is the number of suicide deaths in a year per 100,000 population. Crude suicide rate (not age-adjusted).; ; World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory Data Repository (http://apps.who.int/ghodata/).; Weighted average;

Suicide mortality rate (per 100 000 population) for African Countries

  Dataset Description

This dataset contains 'Suicide mortality rate (per 100 000 population)' data for all 54 African countries, sourced from the World Health Organization (WHO). The data is structured with years as rows and countries as columns, facilitating time-series analysis. The data is measured in: per 100 000 population. Missing values have been handled using linear interpolation followed by… See the full description on the dataset page: https://huggingface.co/datasets/electricsheepafrica/Suicide-Mortality-Rate-Per-100-000-Population-for-African-Countries.

Age-adjusted rate of suicide deaths for Santa Clara County residents. The data are provided for the total county population and by sex and race/ethnicity. Data trends are presented from 2007 to 2016. Source: Santa Clara County Public Health Department, VRBIS, 2007-2016. Data as of 05/26/2017; U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census.METADATA:Notes (String): Lists table title, notes and sourceYear (String): Year of death Category (String): Lists the category representing the data: Santa Clara County is for total population, sex: Male and Female, race/ethnicity: African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, Latino and White (non-Hispanic White only) and Asian/Pacific Islander subgroups: Asian Indian, Chinese. Filipino, Korean and Vietnamese.Age adjusted rate per 100,000 people (Numeric): The Tenth Revision of the International Classification of Diseases codes (ICD-10) are used for coding causes of death. Age-adjusted rate is calculated using 2000 U.S. Standard Population. Suicide rate is number of suicide deaths in a year per 100,000 people in the same time period.

Dataset Description

This dataset provides comprehensive information on the death rates for suicide in the United States, segmented by sex, race, Hispanic origin, and age, spanning from 1950 to 2020. The data is sourced from reputable public health records and aims to offer valuable insights into the demographic factors associated with suicide rates over an extensive period.

Columns Overview

1. INDICATOR: This column indicates that the dataset pertains to "Death rates for suicide." It remains constant throughout the dataset.
2. UNIT: Specifies the unit of measurement, which is "Deaths per 100,000 resident population, age-adjusted." This standardization allows for consistent comparison across different demographic groups.
3. UNIT_NUM: A numerical representation of the unit, where 1 corresponds to the unit described above. This is primarily useful for data processing.
4. STUB_NAME: Represents the broad category of the population, such as "Total" (all populations), "Male," "Female," and different racial and ethnic groups (e.g., "White, non-Hispanic," "Black, non-Hispanic").
5. STUB_NAME_NUM: A numerical representation of the STUB_NAME column, facilitating easier data manipulation.
6. STUB_LABEL: Provides a detailed description of the population category, giving a more specific breakdown of the demographic groups.
7. STUB_LABEL_NUM: A numerical representation of the STUB_LABEL column.
8. YEAR: The year the data corresponds to, ranging from 1950 to 2020. This allows for time-series analysis of suicide rates.
9. YEAR_NUM: A numerical representation of the year, useful for chronological data analysis.
10. AGE: The age category of the population, such as "All ages," "Under 1 year," "1-4 years," etc. This breakdown helps in understanding the impact of age on suicide rates.
11. AGE_NUM: A numerical representation of the AGE column, aiding in numerical analysis.
12. ESTIMATE: The estimated suicide rate for the specified demographic group in the given year, expressed in deaths per 100,000 resident population.
13. FLAG: Additional notes or flags about the data, which may include indications of data quality or other relevant information. This column helps in identifying potential issues or special considerations in the data.

Dataset Highlights

• Longitudinal Data: Covers an extensive period from 1950 to 2020, allowing for a detailed analysis of trends and changes in suicide rates over time.
• Demographic Breakdown: Provides insights into how suicide rates vary by sex, race, Hispanic origin, and age, highlighting potential disparities and areas for targeted intervention.
• Public Health Relevance: This dataset is crucial for public health officials, researchers, and policymakers to understand and address the factors contributing to suicide in various demographic groups.

Potential Analyses

1. Trend Analysis: Examine how suicide rates have changed over the decades for different demographic groups.
2. Demographic Disparities: Identify which groups are most affected by suicide and how these disparities have evolved.
3. Age-Specific Rates: Analyze suicide rates across different age groups to identify vulnerable populations.
4. Impact of Societal Changes: Correlate changes in suicide rates with significant societal events or policy changes.

Usage Recommendations

• Visualizations: Create line charts, bar graphs, and heatmaps to visualize trends and disparities in suicide rates.
• Statistical Analysis: Use regression models to identify factors significantly associated with changes in suicide rates.
• Public Health Policy: Leverage insights from the data to inform and evaluate public health interventions aimed at reducing suicide rates.

license: apache-2.0 tags: - africa - sustainable-development-goals - world-health-organization - development

  Suicide mortality rate (deaths per 100 000 population)





  Dataset Description

This dataset provides country-level data for the indicator "3.4.2 Suicide mortality rate (deaths per 100 000 population)" across African nations, sourced from the World Health Organization's (WHO) data portal on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The data is presented in a… See the full description on the dataset page: https://huggingface.co/datasets/electricsheepafrica/suicide-rate-for-african-countries.

In 2021, the highest suicide rate in the U.S. for working males was among musicians, singers, and related workers with around 139 suicide deaths per 100,000 population. This statistic shows the suicide rate among working male civilians in the U.S. in 2021, by detailed occupation group.

The dataset contains data on world suicide rate (per 100 000 people, 2000, 2005, 20010, 2016 years), mental disorders rate (population%, 2017), share of population with substance use disorders (population%, 1990-2016), GDP per capita by PPP (current US$, 1990-2017), adjusted net national income per capita (current US$, 2016) and unemployment rate (population %, 1991-2017), which are then analysed and compared by country.

This scatter chart displays GDP (current US$) against suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) in the United States. The data is about countries per year.

In 2023, there were around 18.6 suicides per 100,000 population among those aged 25 to 34 years in the United States. This statistic illustrates the suicide rate in the United States in 2023, by age.

For current version see: https://data.sandiegocounty.gov/Health/2021-Behavioral-Health-Outcomes/id6m-2zrn

Basic Metadata Note: Self-Inflicted Injuries resulting in death are considered suicides.

*Rates per 100,000 population. Age-adjusted rates per 100,000 2000 US standard population.

**Blank Cells: Rates not calculated for fewer than 5 events. Rates not calculated in cases where zip code is unknown.

***API: Asian/Pacific Islander. ***AIAN: American Indian/Alaska Native.

Prepared by: County of San Diego, Health & Human Services Agency, Public Health Services, Community Health Statistics Unit, 2019.

Code Source: ICD-9CM - AHRQ HCUP CCS v2015. ICD-10CM - AHRQ HCUP CCS v2018. ICD-10 Mortality - California Department of Public Health, Group Cause of Death Codes 2013; NHCS ICD-10 2e-v1 2017.

Data Guide, Dictionary, and Codebook: https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/dam/sdc/hhsa/programs/phs/CHS/Community%20Profiles/Public%20Health%20Services%20Codebook_Data%20Guide_Metadata_10.2.19.xlsx

This scatter chart displays suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 population) against health expenditure per capita (current US$) in the Americas. The data is about regions.