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Germany Hits Highest Number Of Suicides In Nearly 30 Years

After decades of generally falling numbers, suicides have risen by nearly 23% since 2020.

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Berserkir Hirð Þrir
Nov 02, 2026
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The number of suicides in Germany rose to 11,334 in 2025, the highest level in nearly 30 years, official statistics showed, reversing a long-term decline and prompting renewed calls for stronger prevention measures.

The Federal Statistical Office reported the figure this month, a 9.3 percent increase from 10,372 deaths the previous year and 15.6 percent …

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