South Korea had the highest overall suicide rate among OECD countries worldwide as of 2024. The suicide rate among women in South Korea is significantly higher than that of women in any other country. Nevertheless, suicide is commonly more prevalent among men than women.
Suicide in the U.S.
The suicide rate in the United States has risen since the year 2000. As of 2023, there were around deaths from suicide per 100,000 population. The suicide rate among men in the U.S. is over times what it is for females, a considerable and troubling difference. The suicide rate among men increases with age, with the highest rates found among men aged 75 years and older.
Adolescent suicide
Adolescent suicide is always a serious and difficult topic. A recent survey found that around percent of female high school students in the United States had seriously considered attempting suicide in the past year, compared to percent of male students. On average, there are around suicide deaths among adolescents per 100,000 population in the United States. The states with the highest rates of adolescent suicide include New Mexico, Idaho, and Oklahoma.