National Statistics for 2020
- 45,979 lives lost
- The 12th leading cause of death in the U.S.
- On average, there are 130 suicides each day.
- In 2020 alone, there were an estimated 1.2 million suicide attempts.
Source: American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Local Statistics
Chester County Suicide Data
The following data below is provided by the Chester County Coroner’s Office. All reported suicides are included.
| Year | Number of Deaths | Rates per 100,000 population |
| 2022 | 70 | *not yet available |
| 202`1 | 53 | 9.9 |
| 2020 | 53 | 10.1 |
| 2019 | 57 | 10.9 |
| 2018 | 63 | 12.1 |
| 2017 | 67 | 12.9 |
| 2016 | 64 | 12.4 |
| 2015 | 60 | 11.6 |
| 2014 | 55 | 10.7 |
| 2013 | 47 | 9.2 |
| 2012 | 34 | 6.7 |
| 2011 | 50 | 9.9 |
| 2010 | 54 | 10.8 |
| 2009 | 41 | 8.2 |
| 2008 | 49 | 10.0 |
| 2007 | 37 | 7.6 |
| 2006 | 27 | 5.6 |
