The suicide prevention number in the United States is 988 (the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), which provides free, confidential support 24/7 for anyone in distress or needing emotional support.[1][2]### U.S. Suicide Statistics by Race- The highest suicide rates in 2023 were among non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) people at 23.8 per 100,000.[3][4][5][6]- Non-Hispanic White people had a rate of 17.6 per 100,000.[5][3]- Non-Hispanic Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (NH/PI): 17.3 per 100,000.[3]- Non-Hispanic Black or African American: Increased by 25.2% between 2018-2023, but their rates remain lower compared to AI/AN and Whites (around 14.59 per 100,000 for males and 3.44 for females in recent stats).[7][3]- Asians reported rates of 6.5 per 100,000 (9.71 per 100,000 for males and 3.55 for females).[7][3]- Hispanic persons’ rates increased by 10% (13.3 per 100,000 for males, 3.0 for females).[8][3]| Race/Ethnicity | Female (per 100,000) | Male (per 100,000) ||-------------------------------|----------------------|--------------------|| AI/AN | 12.4 [8] | 35.3 [8] || Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.7 [8] | 10.3 [8] || Black | 3.5 [8] | 15.1 [8] || White | 7.4 [8] | 28.0 [8] || Hispanic | 3.0 [8] | 13.3 [8] |### U.S. Suicide Statistics by Age- Suicide is the second leading cause of death for people ages 10–14 and 25–34, and the third for ages 15–24.[2][9]- Age-adjusted suicide rates in 2023 were highest among adults ages 75 and older (20.3 per 100,000).[4]- Significant declines from 2018 to 2023 among ages 10–24 (by 7%) and ages 45–64 (by 6.7%); rates increased among ages 25–44 (by 5.7%).[3]- Prevalence of serious suicidal thoughts highest among young adults age 18–25 (12.6%).[10][8]- Nearly 1 in 5 high school students have seriously considered suicide; about 1 in 11 have reported a suicide attempt during a year.[10]| Age Group | 2023 Rate (per 100,000) | Notable Trends ||-------------|-------------------------|---------------------------------|| 10–24 | Declined by 7% [3] | 2nd or 3rd leading cause [9]|| 25–44 | Increased by 5.7% [3] | || 45–64 | Declined by 6.7% [3] | || 75+ | 20.3 [4] | Highest among adults [4] |If you or someone you know needs support, call or text **988** to connect with a trained crisis counselor.[1][2]Sources[1] 988 Lifeline - If you need emotional support, reach out to the ... 988 Lifeline
