Key figures
6,798
individuals died from suicide from 2011 to 2019
14.2
the average suicide rate per 100,000 Scots
62.1%
had at least one mental health prescription
73.2%
were male
35-44
was the age group with the highest suicide rate
73.4%
were single, divorced or widowed
67.7%
were in employment
83.8%
were born in Scotland