Worry Japan the increase in suicides among students from the Elementary, middle and high schoolsgrown at the level Record in 2024despite the total number of suicides in the country for each age group has fallen to second lower level Since 1978, the year in which data collection began.
According to the surveys of the Ministry of Health and Welfarein cooperation with the statistics of theNational Police Agencya total of 20,320 people they took their own life in 2024, with a drop of 1,517 units compared to the previous year.
While the total total of suicides for the different age groups has decreased, the number of Elementary school students who made the extreme gesture reached the Record of 52916 more than 2023.
For the first time There were no suicides related to the earthquake and tsunami of 2011 and al consequent nuclear disasterreports the ministerial survey, which has certified over the years a total of 252 suicides (167 men and 85 women), mainly in the three prefectures of Iwate, Miyagi And Fukushimathe most affected by the catastrophe.
Since 2018, the count is generally decreased to less than 10 cases the year. Among the First causes of suicidesaccording to the Ministry – although most people decide to end their lives for one combination of reasons – There are i health problemsfollowed by Family misunderstandings And financial difficulties.