Why this can't wait for September
Every number is a person.
These are the most recent official United States figures, for the year 2024. If any of this is close to home right now, help is available: call or text 988.
48,824
Suicide deaths in the U.S. in 2024
10th leading cause of death
13.7
Age-adjusted deaths per 100,000 people
Down 2% from 2023, still 32% higher than in 2000
2.2M
Estimated suicide attempts in 2024
14.3 million adults seriously thought about suicide
By sex
- Male
- 38,97722.2 per 100,000
- Female
- 9,8475.6 per 100,000
The suicide rate among males was nearly four times the rate among females in 2024.
By age
- Ages 85 and older
- 21.4 per 100,000 — the highest rate of any age group
- Ages 15–34
- 15.2 per 100,000 — suicide is the second leading cause of death in this group
- Ages 25–34
- 17.2 per 100,000, down 6% from 2023
Rates by age group are not age-adjusted.
Why this matters
Every 11 seconds.
An estimated suicide attempt happens in the United States. Every person deserves support and a path forward.
Sources: CDC/NCHS, FastStats: Suicide and Self-Harm Injury (2024 mortality data); CDC, Suicide Data and Statistics; American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Suicide Statistics (CDC WISQARS 2024 data). Figures are the most recent final national data published at the time of writing.
Beyond September is not a therapy, medical, crisis, or peer-support provider. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 988 or go to the nearest emergency room. See crisis resources.