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Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. View the most recent suicide data overall and by selected demographic characteristics. This includes age, gender, race/ethnicity, and method of suicide.
Suicide is a leading cause of death and affects people of all ages. Suicide is a serious public health problem and has far-reaching impact. Resources are available to prevent suicide.
In 2021, 12.3 million American adults seriously thought about suicide, 3.5 million planned a suicide attempt, and 1.7 million attempted suicide. Suicide was the second leading cause of death for people ages 10–14 and 20–34 in 2021.
In 2022, suicide was the 11th leading cause of death for all ages in the United States, the same as in 2021 (1). Suicide was the second leading cause of death for people ages 10–14 and 20–34, and the third leading cause for people ages 15–19 (1).
About 49,476 people died by suicide in 2022. In other words, there were about 14.2 suicides for every 100,000 people in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says several factors cause suicide and they exist at individual, community, and societal levels. The rate of suicides in the US increased over the past 20 years.
In 2022, men died by suicide 3.85 times more than women. White males accounted for 68.46% of suicide deaths in 2022. In 2022, firearms accounted for 54.64% of all suicide deaths. 94% of adults surveyed in the U.S. think suicide can be prevented.
Suicide rates increased from 10.4 per 100,000 in 2000 to a peak of 14.2 in 2018, followed by a 5% decline between 2018 and 2020 to 13.5. Suicide rates for females in all age groups over age 25 showed recent declines, while rates for those aged 10–14 and 15–24 have generally increased.
In 2021, suicide was the 11th leading cause of death overall in the United States, claiming the lives of over 48,100 people. Suicide is complicated and tragic, but it is often preventable. Knowing the warning signs for suicide and how to get help can help save lives.
In 2020, suicide was the 12th leading cause of death for all ages in the United States, changing from the 10th leading cause in 2019 due to the emergence of COVID-19 deaths and increases in deaths from chronic liver disease and cirrhosis.
Various factors lead someone to suicide. Many people diagnosed with mental health or substance use disorders may be more prone to suicide than others. Some people may be experiencing...