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Suicide rates for middle-aged men hit record high in England and Wales

Campaigning for government action on male suicide prevention

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) released suicide registration figures for England and Wales on 13 October. Men aged 50 to 54 died at a rate of 28.0 per 100,000 people in 2025, the highest since record-keeping began in 1981. That is up from 27.3 in 2024 and is the highest rate across any age group for either sex. Some 532 suicides were registered in that age group.

Updated Oct 19

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"Tragically, 75% of suicides are by men, and middle-aged men continue to have the highest suicide rate on record, a trend that has persisted for decades."

from Suicide rates for middle-aged men hit record high in England and Wales · Updated Oct 19

"The evidence is clear that successive governments have failed to deliver on their promise to reduce suicide rates and make suicide prevention a priority."

from Suicide rates for middle-aged men hit record high in England and Wales · Updated Oct 19

"The current approach is not working; we need meaningful action and proper funding if lives are to be saved."

from Suicide rates for middle-aged men hit record high in England and Wales · Updated Oct 19