Adolescent suicide rates exhibit significant variation across countries and between genders. Globally, males aged 15–19 have higher suicide rates than females in the same age group. With male rates approximately 2–3 times higher. For more information please click HERE
In the United States, the suicide rate for adolescents aged 15–19 was reported at 8.0 per 100,000 individuals. With males experiencing a rate of 13.0 and females 2.7 per 100,000. For more information please click HERE.
In the United Kingdom, the overall suicide rate for the same age group was 4.2 per 100,000, with males at 6.5 and females at 1.8 per 100,000. For more information please click HERE
Germany reported an overall rate of 5.6 per 100,000 adolescents aged 15–19, with male rates at 8.7 and female rates at 2.4 per 100,000. For more information please click HERE.
China presents a unique pattern, where the suicide rate among females aged 15–19 exceeds that of males. The overall rate was 4.0 per 100,000, with males at 3.2 and females at 4.8 per 100,000. For more information please click HERE.
These statistics highlight the varying prevalence of adolescent suicide across different countries and underscore the importance of targeted mental health interventions that consider both cultural and gender-specific factors.