Death rate for suicide in the U.S. 1950-2021
According to the latest available data, there were around 14.1 suicide deaths per 100,000 population in the United States in 2021. 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 three times higher for men.
Hospitalizations
In 2020, there were around 405,000 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 288,000 such hospitalizations among women and 238,000 hospitalizations among men.
Public opinion
Suicide can be a divisive topic that involves religious and political views. Recent data shows that 76 percent of the U.S. population believes suicide is morally wrong, while 18 percent believe it to be morally acceptable. However, only 32 percent of adults believe it is “very important” to invest public dollars in the prevention of suicide.
Hospitalizations
In 2020, there were around 405,000 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 288,000 such hospitalizations among women and 238,000 hospitalizations among men.
Public opinion
Suicide can be a divisive topic that involves religious and political views. Recent data shows that 76 percent of the U.S. population believes suicide is morally wrong, while 18 percent believe it to be morally acceptable. However, only 32 percent of adults believe it is “very important” to invest public dollars in the prevention of suicide.
