Suicide in Nevada vs. National: Data & Impact

Suicide Rates: Nevada vs. National

Nevada’s Standing

• Suicide Rate: In 2023, Nevada reported a suicide rate of 18.2 per 100,000 people, ranking it 15th highest among U.S. states.
• Total Deaths: The state recorded 654 suicide deaths in 2023, surpassing the combined total of deaths from car crashes and homicides.

National Comparison

• National Average: The U.S. maintained a suicide rate of 14.2 per 100,000 people in 2023, consistent with the previous year and marking the highest rate since 1941.
• Total Deaths: Over 49,300 individuals died by suicide nationwide in 2023.

Populations Most Affected

Age Groups

• Youth (8–24 years): Suicide is the second leading cause of death among individuals aged 8–24 in Nevada.
• Older Adults (85+ years): Nationally, individuals aged 85 and older have the highest suicide rates. Nevada’s rate for ages 80–84 is 38.0 per 100,000, which is 91% higher than the national average.

Gender

• Males: Men account for approximately 80% of suicides in the U.S., with rates nearly four times higher than females.
  
  

Racial and Ethnic Groups

• American Indian/Alaska Native Populations: These groups experience the highest suicide rates nationally at 16.11 per 100,000
• White Populations: 15.83 per 100,000.

Sources

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): https://www.cdc.gov/suicide/facts/data.html
• American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP): https://afsp.org/suicide-statistics/
• USAFacts – Nevada Suicide Data: https://usafacts.org/answers/how-many-people-die-by-suicide/state/nevada/
• Nevada Current: https://nevadacurrent.com/2023/04/21/nevada-data-indicates-sharp-increase-in-suicides-among-two-groups-18-to-24-and-over-65/
• America’s Health Rankings: https://www.americashealthrankings.org/explore/measures/Suicide/NV