Suicide deaths U.S. by method 2021 | Statista

In 2021, over half of all suicides among males in the U.S. were conducted by the use of firearms. The death rate for suicide in the U.S. for males is consistently higher than that of females. This statistic shows the distribution of deaths from suicide in the United States during 2021, sorted by method of suicide.

Distribution of deaths from suicide in the U.S. in 2021, by method

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February 2024

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United States

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2021

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