Suicide Surveillance Dashboard

Summary of 2023 & 2024 Suicide-Related Emergency Department Visits and Deaths

In February 2024, the overall rate of suicide-related ED visits was significantly lower than the previous three-year average.

In 2023:

  • Residents of Rutland, Bennington, and Windham Counties experienced significantly higher rates of suicide-related ED visits compared to the rest of Vermont, and residents of Grand Isle, Lamoille, and Addison Counties experienced a significantly lower rate of suicide-related ED visits.
  • The rate of suicide death in Vermont was similar to previous years. 
  • Males had a suicide death rate 3.8 times higher than females.
  • Vermonters ages 25-44 and 65+ had a significantly higher suicide death rate. 
  • Residents of Orleans and Windham Counties experienced a significantly higher rate of suicide deaths compared to the rest of Vermont, and residents of Chittenden County experienced a significantly lower rate of suicide deaths.

The Suicide Death Summary highlights additional 2023 preliminary suicide data. 

This dashboard is updated monthly to highlight recent suicide-related injuries and deaths in Vermont. Additional suicide data can be found on the Suicide and Mental Health Injury Reports page.