In 2024, 48,824 people died by suicide in the United States, according to the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS). The age-adjusted suicide rate fell 2.8%, from 14.1 deaths per 100,000 people in 2023 to 13.7 in 2024.
Where suicide ranks
Suicide became the 10th leading cause of death in the United States in 2024, replacing COVID-19, and accounted for 1.6% of all deaths.
| Suicide deaths, United States | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Deaths | 49,316 | 48,824 |
| Share of all deaths | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Age-adjusted rate per 100,000 | 14.1 | 13.7 |
Help is available
In the United States, call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. SAMHSA says 988 offers 24/7 support for mental health, substance use and more. The Lifeline also offers chat at 988lifeline.org.
What the numbers do not say
An age-adjusted rate compares years and groups on a level footing; it is not anyone’s personal risk (our inference). The earlier page’s odds by method, age, day and month are not updated here.
The short version
Suicide deaths in the US fell slightly in 2024, to 48,824, and the age-adjusted rate fell to 13.7 per 100,000. Call or text 988 for support.
Last checked: November 5, 2026, against the National Center for Health Statistics (2026), SAMHSA and the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. This article was machine-checked against the sources above and has not been expert-reviewed. Spotted an error or a newer public figure? Please tell us on our contact page with the article link and we will review it.
Sources
- S1 Xu JQ, Murphy SL, Kochanek KD, Arias E. Mortality in the United States, 2024. NCHS Data Brief No. 548. National Center for Health Statistics. January 29, 2026. https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/databriefs/db548.pdf Accessed Nov 5, 2026.
- S2 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. https://www.samhsa.gov/mental-health/988 Accessed Nov 5, 2026.
- S3 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. https://988lifeline.org/ Accessed Nov 5, 2026.