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EU Youth Suicide Rates: A Troubling Second Leading Cause

9/11/2025

Summary

EU Youth Deaths

In 2022, suicide accounted for over 16% of deaths among EU youth aged 15-29, totaling 5,017 deaths.
Although rates declined by 20% since 2011, it remains the second leading cause of death after accidents.
The highest suicide rate was among those aged 25-29 (8.3 per 100,000), while the lowest was for 15-19-year-olds (4.4 per 100,000).
The EU recorded 49,042 suicide deaths in 2022, a slight increase from 2021 but a 10% decrease since 2011.
Slovenia had the highest suicide rate (18.3 per 100,000), while Cyprus had the lowest (4.1 per 100,000) and offers mental health support services, including a 24/7 crisis hotline.

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EU Youth Deaths

In 2022, suicide accounted for over 16% of deaths among EU youth aged 15-29, totaling 5,017 deaths.
Although rates declined by 20% since 2011, it remains the second leading cause of death after accidents.
The highest suicide rate was among those aged 25-29 (8.3 per 100,000), while the lowest was for 15-19-year-olds (4.4 per 100,000).
The EU recorded 49,042 suicide deaths in 2022, a slight increase from 2021 but a 10% decrease since 2011.
Slovenia had the highest suicide rate (18.3 per 100,000), while Cyprus had the lowest (4.1 per 100,000) and offers mental health support services, including a 24/7 crisis hotline.