Understanding Suicide Statistics

Every 90 minutes, someone in the UK takes their own life. Around 6,000 people die by suicide each year in the UK.

Suicide is the biggest killer of men under 50, with men aged 45-49 the most affected.

One in four people have suicidal thoughts at some point in their lives.

Reliable suicide statistics are vital for targeting prevention activities and reducing deaths. The data on this page reflects the most up-to-date data available.

Find out more information on the latest data:

To find out more about how suicide statistics are collated, the reliability and validity of suicide data, as well as Samaritans' tips on using suicide data, please visit Understanding UK & Ireland Suicide Statistics:

For more information about how to talk about suicide responsibly and sensitively, please see Samaritans' Media Guidelines:

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