Facts and Stats

In 2023, suicide was among the top 8 leading causes of death for people ages 10-64. Suicide was the second leading cause of death for people ages 10-34.

Adults

Source- CDC

• Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors among Adults in the Past Year– 2023 Companion Infographic Report: Results from the 2021, 2022, and 2023 National Surveys on Drug Use and Health; pg. 12

Adolescents

Source- 2023 Companion Infographic Report: Results from the 2021, 2022, and 2023 National Surveys on Drug Use and Health; pg. 14

Source- NAMI

Source- Youth Risk Behavior Survey Data Summary & Trends Report: 2013–2023, for the full report, click here (pg. 53-67)

Fatal injury trends

Use CDC’s interactive chart to track the number of suicide deaths by month and year. Select “Suicide” as the Injury Type to track the number of suicide deaths by month and year.

Suicide rate disparities

Race/Ethnicity

The racial/ethnic groups with the highest rates in 2023 were non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaska Native people and non-Hispanic White people. Source- CDC

Sex

The suicide rate among males in 2023 was approximately four times higher than the rate among females. Males make up 50% of the population but nearly 80% of suicides. Source- CDC

Age

People ages 85 and older had the highest rates of suicide in 2023. Source- CDC

Suicide methods

Firearms are the most common method used in suicides. Firearms were used in more than 50% of suicides in 2023. Source- CDC

Source- CDC

Suicide by state

Source- CDC

Additional local/CO stats

• El Paso County Public Health Department– suicide and overdose data dashboard; click here for Spanish
• CDPHE Colorado Suicide Statistics- three separate data visualizations available
  • Suicide deaths 2004-2023 without race or Hispanic origin
  • Suicide deaths 2020-2023 with race with Hispanic origin
  • Suicide deaths 2004-2019 bridged race with Hispanic origin
• CDC National Center for Health Statistics in CO- Key health indicators and leading causes of death in 2022