Europa are diferențe uriașe la rata sinuciderilor. România, într-o poziție surprinzătoare

In 2023, Romania reported a suicide rate of 8.3 per 100,000 inhabitants, lower than the EU average of 10.4. This marks a significant decrease from previous years, with the rate dropping from 12.24 in 2013 and 8.93 in 2022. A total of 1,588 suicides were recorded in Romania for the year. The EU saw a total of 48,370 suicide deaths, with notable disparities among member states. Cyprus had the lowest rate at 3.5, while Lithuania had the highest at 18.8. Gender and age significantly influence these statistics, with men accounting for 76.4% of suicides in the EU. Overall, Romania's suicide rate remains below the EU average, indicating a positive trend in mental health outcomes.