According to the World Health Organization (WHO), an estimated 727,000 people died by suicide worldwide in 2021.
That averages out to approximately:
- 🔴 60,600+ per month
- 🔴 14,000+ per week
- 🔴 1,990+ per day
- 🔴 83 per hour
- 🔴 Around 1.4 per minute
Source: World Health Organization (WHO), "Suicide worldwide in 2021".
Behind every statistic is a real person with people who care about them. These numbers aren't just statistics - every life matters.
You are NOT alone.
Whatever you're going through, there is someone who will listen. You don't have to deal with everything by yourself, and it's okay to ask for help.
Talk to a friend, family member, teacher, colleague, community member, or someone you trust.
Need someone to talk to?
Find a crisis helpline in your country: https://findahelpline.com/
- United States & Canada: Call or text 988
- UK & ROI: Samaritans - 116 123
- Other countries: Find your local crisis line at findahelpline.com
If you are in immediate danger
Call your local emergency number or go to the nearest emergency department. You don't have to have everything figured out right now. Taking the next step and talking to someone can make a difference.
You matter. Your life matters. You are not alone.
It's okay to ask for help.