Suicide toll in Nepal slightly declined in last fiscal year
Summary
In fiscal year 2024-025, 6,866 people died by suicide in Nepal, a slight decline from the previous year. Hanging remains the primary cause, with ongoing efforts to reduce suicide rates through multisectoral mental health initiatives.
Key Points
- 6,866 people died by suicide in Nepal in fiscal year 2024-025, slightly down from 7,223 in 2023-24.
- Adult males accounted for more suicides than females, though female children suicides outnumbered male children.
- Hanging was the most common method of suicide, followed by poisoning.
- Nepal aims to reduce its suicide rate significantly by 2030 to meet UN Sustainable Development Goals but is currently not on track.
