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SUICIDE FACTS

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Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death for ages 10-24 in the U.S. 

A person dies by suicide every 11 minutes in the United States.

In 2024, over 48,000 people died by suicide in the U.S.

In 2024, 14.3 million American adults seriously thought about suicide.

GENERAL STATS (U.S.)

  • Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the U.S. 

  • On average, there are 133 suicides per day. 

  • Nearly 3x as many Americans die by suicide as by homicide in 2024

  • Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death in the U.S. for ages 10-24. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

  • Suicide is the 4th leading cause of death in the U.S. for ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ages 35-54.

  • The highest rates of suicide are among American Indian/Native Alaskan and non-Hispanic White populations.

  • A person dies by suicide every 11 minutes in the U.S.

  • Over 48,000 people died by suicide in 2024.​​​​​​​​

  • 14.3 million American adults seriously thought about suicide in 2024.

  • In 2024, 6,402 young people ages 10–24 died by suicide in the United States-an average of more than seven lives lost every day.

  • More than half of all suicide deaths involve a firearm.

  • Nearly 80% of suicide deaths are among men.

Source: CDC, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

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GLOBAL STATISTICS

  • More than 720,000 people die by suicide each year. 

  • One person dies by suicide every 43 seconds globally.

  • Suicide is the 3rd leading cause of death globally among young people 15-29.

  • More than half (56%) of all people who die by suicide worldwide are under the age of 50.

  • 73% of global suicides occur in low- and middle-income countries.

  • For every suicide, there are an estimated 20 suicide attempts

Source: World Health Organization

GENDER DISPARITIES

  • Men die by suicide nearly four times as often as women in the United States.

  • Females attempt suicide 3 times as often as males.

  • Approximately 79% of people who die by suicide in the United States are male.

  • Approximately 21% of people who die by suicide in the United States are female.

Source: American Association of Suicidology, SAVE.org, Suicide Prevention Resource Center

AGE/YOUTH SUICIDE STATS

  • ​20% of high school students will consider suicide.

  • Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death for people ages 10–24 in the United States.

  • Young people ages 10–24 accounted for approximately 13% of U.S. suicide deaths in 2024 (6,402 of 48,824 deaths).

  • In 2023, 9.5% of U.S. high school students reported attempting suicide during the previous 12 months.

  • Suicide is the 4th leading cause of death for adults ages 35-44. 

  • Among females, suicide rates increase with age and are highest among older adults

  • Among males, suicide rates are highest among adults aged 85 and older

Source: CDC, SAVE.org

LGBTQ+ SUICIDE STATS

  • People who identify as LGBTQ+ experience significantly higher rates of suicidal thoughts and suicide attempts than their heterosexual peers.

  •  Nearly one in four (24%) lesbian, gay, and bisexual high school students reported attempting suicide during the previous 12 months (2023 YRBS).

  • Almost half (48%) of transgender and nonbinary young people seriously considered suicide in the past year

  • LGBTQ+ young people are more than four times as likely to attempt suicide as their peers

  • LGBTQ+ young people who report high levels of family support have significantly lower rates of suicide attempts than those with low family support

Source: CDC, YRBS, SAVE.org

MINORITY SUICIDE STATS

  • Non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaska Native people have the highest suicide rate of any racial or ethnic group in the United States.

  • Suicide affects every racial and ethnic population, but rates and risks vary substantially by age, sex, race, ethnicity, community conditions, and access to support.

  • Attempted suicide was higher among black students than students from other groups.

  • In 2024, 14.7% of Black adults received mental-health treatment, compared with 22.9% of U.S. adults overall.

  • In 2024, Black adults were 36% less likely than U.S. adults overall to have received mental-health treatment during the previous year.

  • Asian American adults were 45% less likely than U.S. adults overall to receive mental-health treatment in 2024.

  • Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander adults were 60% less likely than U.S. adults overall to receive mental-health treatment in 2024.

  • Adults with disabilities are two to three times more likely to report suicidal thoughts.

  • Adults with disabilities are two to three times more likely to report a suicide attempt than adults without disabilities.

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Source: CDC, APA

VETERAN SUICIDE STATS

  • Veterans are at a 72% higher risk of suicide than their non-Veteran peers.

  • In 2023, 6,398 Veterans died by suicide - an average of 17 Veterans each day. 

  • Veterans ages 18–34 continue to experience among the highest suicide rates within the Veteran population.

  • In 2023, Veterans represented approximately 6% of the U.S. adult population but accounted for about 13% of adult suicide deaths

  • About 61% of Veterans who died by suicide in 2023 had not received VA health care during the year before their death.

Source: Stop Soldier Suicide, AFSP

With Hope, the Amber Craig Memorial Foundation is dedicated to suicide prevention through mental health awareness and education in our schools and throughout our communities.

DISCLAIMER: The diagnosis and treatment of depression and other psychiatric disorders require a trained medical professional. Information contained in this website reflects the opinions of With Hope Foundation and is intended for educational purposes only. It should NOT be used as a substitute for professional diagnosis and treatment of any mental/psychiatric disorders. Please consult a medical professional if the information here leads you to believe you or someone you know may be depressed or suicidal.

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