National Suicide Statistics at a Glance

Trends in Suicide Rates* Among Males, by Age Group, United States, 1991–2009

From 1991 to 2009, suicide rates were consistently higher among males 65 years and older compared to the younger age groups. The suicide rates in males 65 and older declined from 40.12 suicides per 100,000 in 1991 to 29.05 suicides per 100,000 in 2009. Similarly, suicide rates declined among males ages 10 to 24 years from 15.43 suicides per 100,000 in 1991 to 11.45 suicides per 100,000 in 2009. Suicide rates in males 25 to 64 years declined from 24.08 suicides per 100,000 in 1991 to 21.27 suicides per 100,000 in 2000, but subsequently increased to 25.37 suicides per 100,000 in 2009.

Footnote: *All rates are age specific. Rates based on less than 20 deaths are statistically unreliable.

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