How many people die by suicide in Missouri each year?

Data updated July 19, 2024
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In 2022,

1.22K

people died by suicide
In 2022,

19.1

people died by suicide per 100,000

The suicide rate in Missouri has increased by 57.9% over the past 20 years.

Age-adjusted deaths per 100,000 people


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In Missouri, White people died by suicide at a higher rate than any other race.

Age-adjusted deaths per 100,000 people between 2018-2022


Risk of suicide peaks between the ages of 30-34 years

Deaths per 100,000 people between 2018-2022

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