Suicide Rates in Danish Adolescents Aged 15 to 19 Years :
By
Erik Christiansen
Agnieszka Konieczna
Elsebeth Nylev Stenager
Annette Erlangsen
Merete Nordentoft
Mette Reilev
July 15, 2026
Clinical Scorecard: Trends in Suicide Among Danish Youth Aged 15 to 19 Years
At a Glance
Category Detail
Condition Youth Suicide Key Mechanisms Increased suicide rates among adolescents aged 15-19, influenced by multiple factors including region, sex, age, and method. Target Population Danish adolescents aged 15 to 19 years Care Setting Public health monitoring and prevention strategies
Key Highlights
88.4% increase in suicide counts among 15-19 year-olds in 2024 compared to expected levels. Suicide rates rose from an expected 4.1 to 7.7 per 100,000 person-years in 2024. Significant increase observed among females (91.7%) and males (81.0%) in 2024. Largest absolute contribution to the rise was from the Central Denmark Region. No single factor explained the increase; it was a broad-based shift. Guideline-Based Recommendations
Diagnosis
Monitor suicide trends using national registry data. Management
Implement targeted public health protection strategies for high-risk groups. Monitoring & Follow-up
Continue tracking suicide rates and contributing factors among youth. Risks
Increased risk of suicide among adolescents, particularly in specific regions and demographics. Patient & Prescribing Data
Adolescents aged 15 to 19 years in Denmark.
Focus on prevention strategies and monitoring high-risk locations.
Clinical Best Practices
Utilize registry data for timely identification of high-risk groups. Encourage means-restriction policies to prevent suicides. Conduct early post-discharge follow-ups for at-risk individuals. Related Resources & Content
