Statistics for Death Rates by Suicide in the United States

Exploring U.S. suicide rates: A focus on vulnerable demographics.

__timestamp	Average Estimate, Male: 85 years and over	Average Estimate, Male: Not Hispanic or Latino: American Indian or Alaska Native: 15-24 years	Average Estimate, Male: Not Hispanic or Latino: American Indian or Alaska Native: 25-44 years	Average Estimate, Male: White: 75-84 years	Average Estimate, Male: White: 85 years and over	Total Estimate, Male: 85 years and over	Total Estimate, Male: Not Hispanic or Latino: American Indian or Alaska Native: 15-24 years	Total Estimate, Male: Not Hispanic or Latino: American Indian or Alaska Native: 25-44 years	Total Estimate, Male: White: 75-84 years	Total Estimate, Male: White: 85 years and over
Sunday, January 1, 1950	58.3			61.9	61.9	58.3			61.9	61.9
Friday, January 1, 1960	57.4			55.7	61.3	57.4			55.7	61.3
Thursday, January 1, 1970	42.4			45.5	45.8	42.4			45.5	45.8
Tuesday, January 1, 1980	50.6			45.5	52.8	50.6			45.5	52.8
Thursday, January 1, 1981	50.5			43.9	54	50.5			43.9	54
Friday, January 1, 1982	50.6			48.5	54.5	50.6			48.5	54.5
Saturday, January 1, 1983	54.2			52.5	57.9	54.2			52.5	57.9
Sunday, January 1, 1984	52.2			51.9	56.3	52.2			51.9	56.3
Tuesday, January 1, 1985	56.2			57	60.9	56.2			57	60.9
Wednesday, January 1, 1986	62.1			58.8	66.5	62.1			58.8	66.5
Thursday, January 1, 1987	67.5			60.9	72.1	67.5			60.9	72.1
Friday, January 1, 1988	61.5			61.4	66.5	61.5			61.4	66.5
Sunday, January 1, 1989	68.2			55.3	72.9	68.2			55.3	72.9
Monday, January 1, 1990	65.9			60.2	70.3	65.9			60.2	70.3
Tuesday, January 1, 1991	69.5			56.1	74.8	69.5			56.1	74.8
Wednesday, January 1, 1992	62.4			53.1	67.1	62.4			53.1	67.1
Friday, January 1, 1993	67.9			52.1	73.2	67.9			52.1	73.2
Saturday, January 1, 1994	66.2			50.1	71	66.2			50.1	71
Sunday, January 1, 1995	62.7			47.7	67.9	62.7			47.7	67.9
Monday, January 1, 1996	60.5			46.3	65.5	60.5			46.3	65.5
Wednesday, January 1, 1997	61			43.6	65.2	61			43.6	65.2
Thursday, January 1, 1998	59.8			45.1	64.5	59.8			45.1	64.5
Friday, January 1, 1999	57.1	39.1	30	41.2	61.5	57.1	39.1	30	41.2	61.5
Saturday, January 1, 2000	57.5	33	30.1	41.1	61.6	57.5	33	30.1	41.1	61.6
Monday, January 1, 2001	52.7	29.2	36.4	40	56.6	52.7	29.2	36.4	40	56.6
Tuesday, January 1, 2002	54.5	36	35.5	40.4	57.8	54.5	36	35.5	40.4	57.8
Wednesday, January 1, 2003	51.6	35.4	41.5	37.3	55.2	51.6	35.4	41.5	37.3	55.2
Thursday, January 1, 2004	49.2	40.2	41.1	36.8	52.5	49.2	40.2	41.1	36.8	52.5
Saturday, January 1, 2005	49.9	41.3	39.8	38	53.1	49.9	41.3	39.8	38	53.1
Sunday, January 1, 2006	48	44.4	36.9	35.4	50.8	48	44.4	36.9	35.4	50.8
Monday, January 1, 2007	46.6	41.2	39.6	36.2	50.1	46.6	41.2	39.6	36.2	50.1
Tuesday, January 1, 2008	43	44.6	38.8	36.1	45.8	43	44.6	38.8	36.1	45.8
Thursday, January 1, 2009	44	47.3	35.2	35.3	46.9	44	47.3	35.2	35.3	46.9
Friday, January 1, 2010	47.3	51.9	36.5	34.9	50.8	47.3	51.9	36.5	34.9	50.8
Saturday, January 1, 2011	44.1	46.1	40.8	36.8	47	44.1	46.1	40.8	36.8	47
Sunday, January 1, 2012	46.9	48.5	43.7	37	50.7	46.9	48.5	43.7	37	50.7
Tuesday, January 1, 2013	48.5	47.5	46.9	38.1	52.6	48.5	47.5	46.9	38.1	52.6
Wednesday, January 1, 2014	49.9	38.2	48	38.3	54.4	49.9	38.2	48	38.3	54.4
Thursday, January 1, 2015	48.2	49.2	46.1	38.6	52.5	48.2	49.2	46.1	38.6	52.5
Friday, January 1, 2016	48	51.7	57.5	39.7	52.5	48	51.7	57.5	39.7	52.5
Sunday, January 1, 2017	50.6	53.7	58.1	39.8	55.3	50.6	53.7	58.1	39.8	55.3
Monday, January 1, 2018	47.2	59.55	59.95	41.150000000000006	51.95	47.2	119.1	119.9	82.30000000000001	103.9

Unleashing the power of data

Understanding Suicide Rates in the United States

A Historical Perspective

Suicide rates in the United States have been a critical public health issue for decades. This data provides a glimpse into the trends over the years, focusing on specific demographics. Notably, males aged 85 and over have consistently shown higher suicide rates, with an average estimate of around 55% over the years. This trend highlights the vulnerability of older adults, particularly among the white male population.

Key Insights

The data reveals that white males aged 75-84 and 85 and over have some of the highest suicide rates, with averages of 46% and 59%, respectively. Interestingly, the data for American Indian or Alaska Native males aged 15-24 and 25-44 is incomplete, indicating a need for more comprehensive data collection in these groups.

Conclusion

Understanding these patterns is crucial for developing targeted interventions and support systems to address the mental health needs of these vulnerable populations.

Date published

24 Dec 2024