513 student suicides in Japan's elementary, junior high, and high schools in 2023, with 347 at high school level.
In 2023, Japan reported 513 suicides among students in elementary, junior high, and high school, slightly down from 514 the previous year. High school students accounted for the majority at 347. Common causes included family discipline for younger students and academic pressures for older ones, while girls often cited relationship conflicts. Overall, Japan had 21,837 suicides in 2023, with rates steady at 17.6 per 100,000, and rising since 2020, particularly among the unemployed.
October 29, 2024
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