Suicide in Ukraine

Suicide in Ukraine is a common cause of unnatural death and a serious social issue.

In 2009, Ukraine ranked 13th in the world by its total suicide per 100,000 people.

Long-lasting psychogenic disorders caused by difficulties with Army lifestyle, inability to adopt to the environment and the stress of life are the primary reasons of suicides.

[3] Multicenter Study on Parasuicides did a 1-year monitoring of suicidal behavior among Ukrainian soldiers based on World Health Organization guidelines.

The study revealed–[3] The Ukrainian Government and different national and international organizations make individual attempts and initiatives to prevent suicides in Ukraine.

Death rate from suicides per 100.000 people in Ukraine's subdivision
Share of deaths from suicide, OWID