Long descriptions of the figures on the ‘Suicide in the general population’ page

Description of graph: General population suicide rates in the UK and Jersey

England: Suicide rates decreased from 10.3 (per 100,000 population) in 2012 to 9.6 in 2014, then increased to 11.1 in 2019, and fell to 10.6 in 2022.

Northern Ireland: Rates peaked at 19.1 in 2013, dropped to 10.9 in 2017, and were 13.1 in 2022. Rates pre 2015.

Scotland: Rates decreased from 17.5 in 2012 to 14.4 in 2014, then increased to 16.7 in 2019, ending at 15.8 in 2022.

Wales: Rates decreased from 13.4 in 2012 to 11.5 in 2014, then fluctuated, reaching 13 in 2022.

Jersey: Rates varied, peaking at 17.4 in 2016, dropping to 5.4 in 2020, and rising to 12.8 in 2022.

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Description of bar chart: Suicide rates in the general population by age-group, by UK country (2012-2022)

England: Suicide rates increase with age, peaking at 15.4 (per 100,000 population) for ages 45-49, then decrease, with a slight rise to 10 for ages 85-89 and 90+.

Northern Ireland: Rates are highest for ages 25-29 and 35-39 at 19.6, then generally decrease, with the lowest rate in adults of 2.1 for ages 90+.

Scotland: Rates are highest in ages 40-44 and 45-49 at 24 and 24.5, then decrease to 8.1 for ages 90+.

Wales: Rates peak at 20.2 for ages 40-44, then generally decrease, with a slight rise to 13.3 for ages 90+.

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