Facts and Figures

A common problem with collecting and reporting statistics on suicide is that it is difficult to determine how accurate the numbers are. It is known that deaths by suicide are often under-reported or misreported, and suicide attempts may also go unreported leading to facts and figures that may not accurately capture the full picture.

Canadian Suicide Facts

• An average of around 4,000 Canadians die each year by suicide – over 11 deaths by suicide each day.
• Suicide is one of the leading causes of premature death in Canada, and is the 2nd leading cause of death among youth.
• Canadians are about seven times more likely to die from suicide than to be the victim of a homicide.

Ontario Suicide Facts

• Approximately 1 in 10 Ontario Students report that they have seriously considered suicide in the past year.
• More than 1000 people in Ontario die by suicide each year.

Source: Waterloo Region Suicide Prevention Council https://wrspc.ca/understanding-suicide/facts-figures/