New federal data show that suicide rates in the United States have remained stable overall from 2018 to 2023, but the burden has shifted unequally across racial and ethnic groups. Rates increased significantly among Black and Hispanic populations, while declining among White and Asian Americans.
Among Black Americans, suicide rates rose 25.2% over the five-year period. The increase was especially steep among youth and middle-aged adults, with rates jumping 29.4% for those aged 10–24 and 29.2% for those aged 25–44. Hispanic Americans aged 25–44 also saw a 25.2% increase.
In contrast, suicide rates among White Americans declined by 3.1%, with notable drops among youth aged 10–24 (down 14.8%) and adults aged 45–64 (down 4.6%). Asian Americans aged 45–64 experienced a 14.1% decrease.
American Indian and Alaska Native communities continue to face the highest suicide rates, reaching 23.8 per 100,000 in 2023. Although rates in this group declined 15.3% from 2021 to 2023, they remain alarmingly high.
The CDC warns that these disparities reflect complex social, economic, and systemic factors. “Rates and rate changes likely reflect the interaction of individual, relationship, community, and societal factors that affect groups differently,” the report states.
Public health officials urge targeted prevention strategies, including strengthening economic supports, increasing connectedness, and expanding access to mental health care in communities most affected.
See: “Notes from the Field: Differences in Suicide Rates, by Race and Ethnicity and Age Group — United States, 2018–2023” (September 18, 2025)
