Due to the differences in how data is collected across all four nations of the UK, the most recent suicide statistics from the ONS that give a full UK picture, are from 2018.

 

This page will be updated to reflect the most updated statistics when they become available.

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 Suicide is the main cause of death in young people under the age of 35 in the UK.

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 In 2018, 1,866 young people under the age of 35 took their own lives.

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 Over three quarters of them were boys or young men.

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 On average, over five young people take their lives each day.

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 Over 200 schoolchildren are lost to suicide every year.

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 Research shows that with appropriate early intervention and support suicide by young people can be prevented.