More than 95,000 people have died by suicide globally since the start of 2026, highlighting it as a persistent and preventable public health challenge.
According to figures compiled by Worldometers, drawing from World Health Organization (WHO) data, at least 95,406 people have died by suicide worldwide so far in 2026. The early-year toll underscores the ongoing scale of suicide as a major global health issue, affecting people across all regions and age groups.
WHO estimates indicate that about 727,000 people die by suicide each year globally, with millions more attempting to take their own lives. Health experts note that while annual figures are typically released with a reporting delay, real-time counters provide a clearer picture of how frequently lives are lost to this largely preventable cause.
Suicide remains a leading cause of death among young people aged 15 to 29, ranking third globally in that age group in 2021, according to WHO data. Experts emphasize that the impact extends far beyond individuals, leaving long-lasting emotional, social, and economic consequences for families, communities, and entire nations.