📉 Decrease in suicide among young people in Europe

• In a number of European countries there has been a decline in the number of suicides among young people since the year 2000.
• Long-term preventive efforts may have contributed to this positive development.

A sign of progress

Over the past twenty years, the suicide rate among young people aged 15 to 19 has fallen significantly in many European countries. This is evident from an overview of statistics from the World Health Organization, published by Our World in Data.

The statistics, which cover the years 2000 to 2019, show that countries such as France, Spain and Italy, as well as Scandinavian countries such as Finland and Norway, have experienced a leveling off or decrease in the number of suicide cases per 100,000 inhabitants. in the age group studied.

Countries such as Greece and Portugal, where suicide statistics are traditionally lower, have maintained their low rates.

Preventive work produces results

This reduction may reflect the effectiveness of preventive programs and improved accessibility to mental health care for young people. Education efforts and increased awareness of mental health issues may also have contributed to more youth seeking and receiving timely help.

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