How many people commit suicide every year?

In 2010, there was an average of one suicide every 13 minutes, just in the United States. Additionally, with 38,363 cases of suicide in 2010, it was the 10th leading cause of death in the U.S. By far, American males commit suicide more often than American women do, and that holds true for every age group. read more

In 2015, 505,507 people visited a hospital for injuries due to self-harm. This number suggests that for every reported suicide death, approximately 11.4 people visit a hospital for self-harm related injuries. read more

Nearly 30,000 Americans commit suicide every year. In the U.S., suicide rates are highest during the spring. Suicide is the 3rd leading cause of death for 15 to 24-year-olds and 2nd for 24 to 35-year-olds. On average, 1 person commits suicide every 16.2 minutes. read more