Singapore recorded 441 suicide deaths in 2024, up 1.6% from 434 in 2023, according to official data [1, 2, 3, 4]. Men accounted for nearly two-thirds of suicides at 65.8%, or 290 deaths, while females made up 151 of the total [2].
The largest increase occurred among adults aged 30 to 39, where suicide deaths jumped 50% from 66 cases in 2023 to 99 in 2024 [1, 2, 3, 4]. The Samaritans of Singapore (SOS) said adults in this age group face "complex pressures and psychosocial stressors related to family, employment, and social isolation" that can increase risk [2]. SOS also noted, "existing research suggests that males are more socially isolated, more reserved in seeking help when experiencing emotional distress, and are more likely to use highly lethal means in suicide attempts" [2].
Men aged 60 and above die by suicide at around three times the rate of women in the same age group [2]. The median age of suicide victims rose to 48.5 years in 2025, the highest since 2017 [1, 3, 4]. For females, the median age increased from 39.9 in 2024 to 48.9 in provisional 2025 data [1, 3, 4].
Provisional figures for 2025 show 256 suicide deaths so far, but these numbers are usually revised upward after coroner’s inquiries are completed [1, 2, 3, 4]. Officials will release finalized data next year.
The rise in suicide deaths among working-age adults highlights ongoing challenges in mental health support and social safety nets in Singapore.
