# Suicide prevention and statistics in Greece and Croatia

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/suicide-prevention-and-statistics-in-greece-and-croatia
> Updated: 2026-09-10T05:53:26.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2.

In observance of World Suicide Prevention Day, health organizations in Greece and Croatia have released data regarding suicide rates and prevention strategies.

In Greece, the KLIMAKA Suicide Observatory reported 579 suicides in 2025, contributing to a total of 2,946 recorded deaths between 2020 and 2025. Experts, including KLIMAKA Scientific Director Kyriakos Katsadoros, are advocating for a shift toward early prevention by integrating mental health support into primary healthcare, schools, and workplaces to address vulnerabilities before they reach a crisis point.

In Croatia, the Association Životna linija reported 497 suicides last year, consisting of 407 men and 90 women. Data from the Ministry of the Interior indicates that over 43 percent of these cases involved individuals older than 65. While the Croatian Institute of Public Health notes a long-term decline in mortality rates—averaging a 2.3 percent annual decrease since 2001—statistical trends show a widening gender gap, with the male-to-female ratio reaching 3.4 to 1 between 2016 and 2025.

## Claims

- 497 people committed suicide in Croatia last year. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Of the 497 suicides, 407 were men and 90 were women. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- More than 43 percent of suicides involved people older than 65 years. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The suicide mortality rate in Croatia has been decreasing on average by 2.3 percent annually since 2001. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The ratio of male to female suicides has increased to 3.4 men for every one woman between 2016 and 2025. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Hanging is the most common method of suicide for both genders. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The highest number of suicides were recorded in the Zagreb and Split-Dalmatia police administrations. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Suicides involving firearms accounted for 16.8 percent of all cases in 2025. (corroborated by 3 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-10: Croatia suicide rates: 497 deaths recorded last year

Croatia recorded 497 suicides last year, with over 43 percent involving individuals over 65. While long-term mortality rates are declining, the gender gap in suicide rates continues to widen.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/croatia-suicide-rates-497-deaths-recorded-last-year

### 2026-09-09: Greece records 579 suicides in 2025 as experts urge early prevention

Greece recorded 579 suicides in 2025, according to KLIMAKA. Experts urge early intervention and recognizing vulnerability to improve prevention efforts ahead of World Suicide Prevention Day.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greece-records-579-suicides-in-2025-as-experts-urge-early-prevention

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Cite as: Suicide prevention and statistics in Greece and Croatia. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/suicide-prevention-and-statistics-in-greece-and-croatia