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Suicide Statistics

Overall Picture of the Suicide Situation

Suicide is becoming a serious public health crisis in Vietnam, with studies estimating that tens of thousands of lives are lost each year to overwhelming emotional pain, depression, or problems that feel utterly unsolvable. Far too many people still hesitate to reach out for help—held back by stigma or the simple fact that mental health support remains out of reach for them.

The sections below summarize the key trends—including gender differences, vulnerable age groups, mental health risk factors, and regional disparities—to help raise awareness and strengthen prevention efforts.

Gender differences:

As in many other countries, Vietnam records a significant gender disparity in suicide rates:

  • Men tend to die by suicide more often than women, which aligns with global trends.
  • Women may attempt suicide more frequently, but men are far more likely to die from it—often because of the more lethal methods they choose.

Age groups :

  • Teenager ( 15–29 years old) : Suicide ranks among the leading causes of death among young people in Vietnam, especially those crushed under the weight of societal expectations, academic pressure, or financial hardship. With the youth population growing rapidly—particularly in urban areas—this generation is becoming increasingly vulnerable.
  • Older adults (aged 60 and above): Elderly people in Vietnam also face alarmingly high suicide rates, often driven by profound loneliness, isolation, chronic health struggles, or the painful breakdown of traditional family structures that once held everything together.

Mental Health Issues:

Mental health disorders, especially depression and anxiety, are major drivers behind the heartbreaking suicide rates in Vietnam. Yet awareness remains painfully low, and access to mental health care is still out of reach for far too many.

Suicide remains a heavily stigmatized issue in many parts of Vietnam, where openly talking about mental health struggles is still seen as taboo. This deep-seated shame can silence people in pain and stop them from reaching out for the help and support they so desperately need.

Regional Disparities:

Suicide rates show stark and troubling disparities across Vietnam's regions:

  • The northern mountainous provinces often record tragically higher suicide rates, deeply tied to grinding poverty, crushing isolation, and the heartbreaking lack of access to even basic healthcare.
  • Major citieslike Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, are seeing a heartbreaking rise in suicides, especially among young people—driven by crushing academic pressure, job insecurity, and the relentless stress of fast-paced urban life.
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