Minnesota suicide rate was up 4% in 2025

By: Alyssa Chen

Outlets: Minnesota Reformer

Published: June 30, 2026

Words: 431

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 3 days ago

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Minnesota’s suicide rate increased 4% in 2025 compared to 2024, according to preliminary data from the state’s Department of Health.

An estimated 845 people died from suicide in 2025, representing an age-adjusted rate of 14.3 per 100,000 people. In 2024, the finalized age-adjusted rate was 13.7 per 100,000 people, corresponding to 818 Minnesotans who died by suicide.

Despite the increase, suicide rates continue to be lower than a peak in 2022. The recent upward …

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