2. National suicide data
  3. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
  4. National Suicide and Self-harm Monitoring System

Downloadable fact sheets and data snapshots

Everymind, with the support of the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW), has developed a suite of downloadable resources including fact sheets, data snapshots and a communication quick reference guide, to assist with safe and accurate interpretation and reporting of data from the National Suicide and Self-harm Monitoring System (the System).

Fact sheets

There are four downloadable fact sheets available, including an overview of the System, a glossary of statistical terms, as well as detailed guides on how to understand the System's data releases, in particular ambulance and hospitalisations, and geographic data.

Downloadable fact sheets

What is the National Suicide and Self-harm Monitoring System
Statistical terms explained
Understanding geographic data in the National Suicide and Self-harm Monitoring System
Understanding hospitalisation and ambulance data in the National Suicide and Self-harm Monitoring System

Data snapshots

The below provides snapshots of suicide data across multiple population groups reflecting the data presented in the National Suicide and Self-harm Monitoring System.

When exploring and interpreting suicide data, it is important to remember that people, families, and communities impacted by suicide in Australia are behind the numbers. The reasons people take their own life are complex, and often there is no single reason why a person attempts or dies by suicide.

The data snapshots can be used as social tiles (1080x1080) or inserted into presentations (16:9).

All data snapshots can be downloaded via the links below.

If you require these resources in another file format other than PNG, please contact [email protected]

Square social tiles (1080x1080)

2022 national suicide numbers and rates: 3,249 deaths by suicide; 9 deaths on average per day; 12.3 per 100,000 population
2022 national suicide numbers and rates: 3,249 deaths by suicide; 9 deaths on average per day; 12.3 per 100,000 population
In 2020-22, one in six Australians aged 16-85 had serious thoughts about taking their own life
In 2020-22, one in six Australians aged 16-85 had serious thoughts about taking their own life
Nine out of ten people who attempt suicide and survive will not go on to die by suicide at a later date
Nine out of ten people who attempt suicide and survive will not go on to die by suicide at a later date
Males are three times more likely to take their own lives than females
Males are three times more likely to take their own lives than females
Suicide is the leading cause of death for young people
Suicide is the leading cause of death for young people
More than half of all suicides occur in people aged 30-59 years
More than half of all suicides occur in people aged 30-59 years
LGBTQ+ communities experience higher levels of mental health concerns, suicidal thoughts and self-harm, compared with the general population
LGBTQ+ communities experience higher levels of mental health concerns, suicidal thoughts and self-harm, compared with the general population
Suicide rates are highest among middle aged and older males
Suicide rates are highest among middle aged and older males
Females are more likely to attempt suicide and to be hospitalised for intentional self-harm than males
Females are more likely to attempt suicide and to be hospitalised for intentional self-harm than males
Suicide rates have shown no clear trend since 2015
Suicide rates have shown no clear trend since 2015
NT had the highest age-standardised suicide rate in 2022, with 20.5 per 100,000 population. Qld had the second highest number of deaths (773) and suicide rate (14.4 per 100,000). NSW has the highest number of suicide deaths each year (911 in 2022)
NT had the highest age-standardised suicide rate in 2022, with 20.5 per 100,000 population. Qld had the second highest number of deaths (773) and suicide rate (14.4 per 100,000). NSW has the highest number of suicide deaths each year (911 in 2022)
First Nations peoples are more than twice as likely to die by suicide compared to non-Indigenous Australians
First Nations peoples are more than twice as likely to die by suicide compared to non-Indigenous Australians
Suicide rates are higher in regional, rural and remote areas compared to metropolitan areas
Suicide rates are higher in regional, rural and remote areas compared to metropolitan areas
Ex-serving Australia Defence Force males who separated due to involuntary medical reasons have an increased risk of suicide
Ex-serving Australia Defence Force males who separated due to involuntary medical reasons have an increased risk of suicide
There are many factors in a person's life that may make them more vulnerable to suicide, and these factors vary with age
There are many factors in a person's life that may make them more vulnerable to suicide, and these factors vary with age
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Presentation slides (16:9)

2022 national suicide numbers and rates: 3,249 deaths by suicide; 9 deaths on average per day; 12.3 per 100,000 population
2022 national suicide numbers and rates: 3,249 deaths by suicide; 9 deaths on average per day; 12.3 per 100,000 population
In 2020-22, one in six Australians aged 16-85 had serious thoughts about taking their own life
In 2020-22, one in six Australians aged 16-85 had serious thoughts about taking their own life
Nine out of ten people who attempt suicide and survive will not go on to die by suicide at a later date
Nine out of ten people who attempt suicide and survive will not go on to die by suicide at a later date
Males are three times more likely to take their own lives than females
Males are three times more likely to take their own lives than females
Suicide is the leading cause of death for young people
Suicide is the leading cause of death for young people
More than half of all suicides occur in people aged 30-59 years
More than half of all suicides occur in people aged 30-59 years
LGBTQ+ communities experience higher levels of mental health concerns, suicidal thoughts and self-harm, compared with the general population.
LGBTQ+ communities experience higher levels of mental health concerns, suicidal thoughts and self-harm, compared with the general population.
Suicide rates are highest among middle aged and older males
Suicide rates are highest among middle aged and older males
Females are more likely to attempt suicide and to be hospitalised for intentional self-harm than males
Females are more likely to attempt suicide and to be hospitalised for intentional self-harm than males
Suicide rates have shown no clear trend since 2015
Suicide rates have shown no clear trend since 2015
NT had the highest age-standardised suicide rate in 2022, with 20.5 per 100,000 population. Qld had the second highest number of deaths (773) and suicide rate (14.4 per 100,000). NSW has the highest number of suicide deaths each year (911 in 2022)
NT had the highest age-standardised suicide rate in 2022, with 20.5 per 100,000 population. Qld had the second highest number of deaths (773) and suicide rate (14.4 per 100,000). NSW has the highest number of suicide deaths each year (911 in 2022)
First Nations peoples are more than twice as likely to die by suicide compared to non-Indigenous Australians
First Nations peoples are more than twice as likely to die by suicide compared to non-Indigenous Australians
Suicide rates are higher in regional, rural and remote areas compared to metropolitan areas
Suicide rates are higher in regional, rural and remote areas compared to metropolitan areas
Ex-serving Australia Defence Force males who separated due to involuntary medical reasons have an increased risk of suicide
Ex-serving Australia Defence Force males who separated due to involuntary medical reasons have an increased risk of suicide
There are many factors in a person's life that may make them more vulnerable to suicide, and these factors vary with age
There are many factors in a person's life that may make them more vulnerable to suicide, and these factors vary with age
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Self-harm (or self-injury) and suicide are two distinct behaviours and outcomes. Although self-harm is generally not intended to be a deliberate attempt to end one’s life, there is an elevated risk of suicide in individuals who self-harm. The AIHW acknowledges that although the number of suicide deaths in Australia is significantly lower than the number of suicide attempts in Australia, prevention of suicide remains a priority of individuals, families, communities and government.

The AIHW acknowledges limitation of the data in sharing key messages and statistics representing the identities and experiences of LGBTQIA+ and non-binary individuals.

The AIHW acknowledges limitations of the data below in representing key messages and statistics representing the identities and experiences of culturally diverse people and communities.

The AIHW acknowledges limitations of the data below in representing key messages and statistics about the identities and experiences of those living with disability, illness and other psychological factors impacting Australians.

Mindframe: Quick reference guide for communicating safely about suicide and self-harm data

Download this quick reference guide with the Mindframe guidelines to assist safe, accurate reporting when communicating about suicide and self-harm data.

Visit the Mindframe portal to download the quick reference guide

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