This page shows suicide statistics for 2024 reported in Scotland in September 2024 by Public Health Scotland
- There were 704 probable suicide deaths in 2024, a decrease of 86 compared to 2023.
- There were 518 male probable deaths by via suicide in 2024. This was a decrease of 71 compared to 2023. The rate for males was 2.9 times the rate of female deaths.
- 186 females died by suicide in 2024, a decrease of 15 compared to 2023.
- While decreases are met with hope it is important first and foremost, to remember the 704 people who still died by suicide and their loved ones.
- The rate of probable suicide mortality in the most deprived areas in Scotland was 2.5 times as high as in the least deprived areas in Scotland.
- In 2024, age-specific rates of probable suicide mortality were highest for those aged between 25 and 64. The rates for these age groups were over twice as high compared to those aged over 75 or under 25.
- Since 2000, the average age at death for probable suicide deaths has generally increased, from 41.9 years in 2000 to 47.5 years in 2024.
- Higher suicide rates in Dundee City, Highland, and North Lanarkshire compared to the Scottish average.
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