Definition

This indicator shows the rate per 10,000 of deaths by suicide for youth ages 10 to 19. It is based on 5-year averages where 2024 represents data for 2020-2024 averaged and 2023 represents data for the years 2019-2023 and so forth.  If you or anyone you know are struggling with thoughts of suicide, call or text the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988.

Data Source

Office of Data, Research and Vital Statistics, Maine Department of Health and Human Services.

Notes

Rate is based on small number of cases and should be interpreted with caution. Data has been suppressed to preserve confidentiality. Maine CDC revised their rules to suppress both numbers and rates for sub-state level such as counties when the number is less than 6. This is reflected in data from 2016-2020 and forward.

Last Updated

2025-08