How many suicides per day?

The annual age-adjusted suicide rate is 13.42 per 100,000 individuals. Men die by suicide 3.53x more often than women. On average, there are 123 suicides per day. White males accounted for 7 of 10 suicides in 2016. Firearms account for 51% of all suicides in 2016. The rate of suicide is highest in middle age — white men in particular. read more

The annual age-adjusted suicide rate is 13.26 per 100,000 individuals. Men die by suicide 3.5x more often than women. Women attempt suicide 2x more often than men. On average, there are 121 suicides per day. White males accounted for 7 of 10 suicides in 2015. A firearm is used in almost 50% of all suicides. read more

That amounts to an average annual rate of 27 suicides per 100,000 veterans. If that rate were to hold true across the country, about 530 young veterans are committing suicide each year — roughly 1.5 each day. read more