Current Rate
15.28
Per 100K
🇺🇸
United States Suicide Rate (2026)
Suicide Rate:
15.28
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
North America Average
9.61
Per 100K
Male Rate
24.22
Per 100K
Female Rate
6.5
Per 100K
Global Average
9.74
Per 100K
Male vs Female Suicide Rate (2026)
Per 100K
United States vs North America vs World Suicide Rate (2026)
Per 100K
15.28
United States
9.61
North America Average
9.74
World Average
Top 10 Countries by Suicide Rate (2026)
Per 100K
1
Greenland
75.57
2
Suriname
28.69
3
South Korea
28.13
4
Guyana
25.36
5
Lithuania
24.76
6
Russia
24.28
7
Uruguay
22.49
8
Japan
21.46
9
Ukraine
21.28
10
Cuba
21.13
Your Country
#30
United States
15.28
Per 100K
Countries With Similar Suicide Rates
Per 100K
United States
15.28
—
Nepal
15.34
+0.06
Serbia
15.2
-0.08
Eritrea
15.2
-0.08
Kazakhstan
15.42
+0.14
Related Health Indicators (Latest)
United States in North America (2026)
Per 100K
North America Rank
#3 of 27
United States Rate
15.28
North America Average
9.61
United States is
5.67
Per 100K higher than the North America average.
North America Position
Compared with North America average
58.9%
above
#3
Lower position
Higher position
United States ranks
#3
among 27 North America countries with available
suicide rate data.
Continent Comparison
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 5.54 higher than the global average.
United States is 5.67 above the North America average.
The historical peak was 15.28 in 2026.
The historical low was 15.28 in 2026.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this data
What is the latest suicide rate in United States?
The latest available value is 15.28 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
WHO