Current Rate
13.7
per 100K
🇺🇸
United States Suicide Rate (2026)
Suicide Rate:
13.7
per 100K
The United States suicide rate (2026) remains an important public health indicator that reflects long-term mental health trends across the country. This page provides the latest available suicide statistics for the United States, including the overall suicide rate, historical trends, male and female suicide rates, annual changes, and international comparisons. You can also explore interactive charts, historical data tables, and key insights to better understand how suicide rates have changed over time. All statistics are compiled from trusted official sources, including the CDC, WISQARS, and other recognized public health organizations, ensuring accurate and regularly updated information.
🇺🇸 United States Live Suicide Estimates
Based on the latest United States suicide rate and population estimates
This Year
0
This Month
0
Today
0
This Hour
0
Key Statistics
World Rank
#30
of 204
Trend
(since 2015)
↑ 3.01%
Increasing
Male Rate
24.8
per 100K
Female Rate
6.4
per 100K
Global Average
9.74
per 100K
Suicide Rate Trend in United States (2000–2024)
per 100K
Suicide Rate
Hover or tap the chart to view the exact value for each year.
Male vs Female Rate (2024)
per 100K
Male
Female
Top 10 Countries by Suicide Rate (2026)
Latest global ranking from Health.csv
1
🇬🇱
Greenland
75.57
Per 100K
2
🇸🇷
Suriname
28.69
Per 100K
3
🇰🇷
South Korea
28.13
Per 100K
4
🇬🇾
Guyana
25.36
Per 100K
5
🇱🇹
Lithuania
24.76
Per 100K
6
🇷🇺
Russia
24.28
Per 100K
7
🇺🇾
Uruguay
22.49
Per 100K
8
🇯🇵
Japan
21.46
Per 100K
9
🇺🇦
Ukraine
21.28
Per 100K
10
🇨🇺
Cuba
21.13
Per 100K
Your Country
30
🇺🇸
United States
15.28
Per 100K
Historical Highlights
2000–2024 Suicide Rate summary
Highest Suicide Rate
14.2
per 100K
2018
Lowest Suicide Rate
10.7
per 100K
2001
Historical Average
12.48
per 100K
2000–2024
Highest Male Rate
24.8
per 100K
2024
Highest Female Rate
6.92
per 100K
2018
Related Health Indicators
Latest available country data
🇺🇸 United States Suicide Rate Historical Data
Annual overall, male and female values
| Year | Suicide Rate (per 100k) | Male (per 100k) | Female (per 100k) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 13.7 | 24.8 | 6.4 |
| 2023 | 14 | 22.7 | 5.9 |
| 2022 | 14.2 | 23 | 5.9 |
| 2021 | 14 | 24.7 | 6.47 |
| 2020 | 13.4 | 23.6 | 6.22 |
| 2019 | 13.9 | 23.5 | 6.66 |
| 2018 | 14.2 | 23.9 | 6.92 |
| 2017 | 14 | 23.5 | 6.86 |
| 2016 | 13.4 | 22.4 | 6.8 |
| 2015 | 13.3 | 22 | 6.82 |
| 2014 | 13 | 21.7 | 6.52 |
| 2013 | 12.6 | 21.1 | 6.24 |
| 2012 | 12.5 | 21.2 | 6.1 |
| 2011 | 12.3 | 21 | 5.97 |
| 2010 | 12.1 | 20.7 | 5.75 |
| 2009 | 11.8 | 20.1 | 5.61 |
| 2008 | 11.6 | 19.8 | 5.5 |
| 2007 | 11.3 | 19.3 | 5.4 |
| 2006 | 11 | 18.7 | 5.23 |
| 2005 | 10.9 | 18.6 | 5.12 |
| 2004 | 11 | 18.6 | 5.28 |
| 2003 | 10.8 | 18.6 | 4.97 |
| 2002 | 11 | 18.9 | 4.94 |
| 2001 | 10.7 | 18.5 | 4.7 |
| 2000 | 11.2 | 17.9 | 4.54 |
Continent Comparison (2026)
Average suicide rate by continent
9.61
North America
Europe
13.24
South America
12.67
Oceania
10.87
North America
9.61
Africa
8.56
Asia
6.92
Key Insights
Latest ranking and historical findings
United States ranks #30 globally for suicide rate.
The latest value is 3.96 higher than the global average.
United States is 4.09 above the North America average.
The historical peak was 14.2 in 2018.
The historical low was 10.7 in 2001.
Data & Methodology
How this indicator is calculated and presented
The suicide rate for United States is reported using the unit per 100K. Historical values are taken from the available annual records and shown from the earliest to the latest finalized year.
Live estimates are calculated from the latest available rate and population. They are statistical estimates only and should not be interpreted as official real-time counts.
Data note:
Although this page is updated for
2026,
the latest finalized national data currently
available is for
2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this data
What is the latest suicide rate in United States?
The latest available value is 13.7 per 100K .
What does per 100K mean?
It is the reporting unit used to compare this health indicator across years and countries.
Why is the latest year sometimes older than 2026?
Official health data often requires collection, verification, and publication before finalized figures become available.
How are the live estimates calculated?
The live estimates combine the latest available suicide rate with the population of United States and distribute the estimated annual total across the current year, month, day, and hour.
Are the live estimates official recorded counts?
No. They are statistical estimates designed to show the expected pace based on the latest rate and population. Official recorded totals may differ.
Sources
Primary source and latest data details
Primary source
WISQARS