Health · Mental Health · 8 hrs ago
About five people die by suicide each day in the Netherlands
In the Netherlands, an average of five people die by suicide each day.
Around 100 people make a suicide attempt each day.
These figures are described as very high.
The taboo around talking about suicide is gradually fading.
Speaking openly about it can help, the commentary says.
The message is that people should feel more able to talk about suicide.
An average of five people die by suicide each day in the Netherlands.
About 100 people attempt suicide each day, according to AD.
AD political reporter Hans van Soest says the taboo around discussing suicide is fading.
Van Soest writes that talking about suicide can help.
- Who
- An average of five people in the Netherlands die by suicide each day; about 100 people attempt suicide each day.
- What
- AD reported daily suicide deaths and attempts in the Netherlands.
- When
- Published on 12 October 2026.
- Where
- The Netherlands.
- Why
- Van Soest says talking about suicide can help.
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- Daily deaths
- An average of five people die by suicide in the Netherlands
- Daily attempts
- About 100 people attempt suicide
- Published
- 12 October 2026
What people are saying
talking can help
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