Number of suicides in Japan 2022, by age
In 2022, suicide numbers in Japan were the highest among persons between the age of 50 and 59 years, with 4,093 suicide victims.
The country's suicide rate had shown a steady downwards trend over the past decade but began to rise again in 2020. The unexpected upwards trend is likely to be connected to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The country's suicide rate had shown a steady downwards trend over the past decade but began to rise again in 2020. The unexpected upwards trend is likely to be connected to the COVID-19 pandemic.
