February suicides 1626 women up 11% year-on-year for 9 consecutive months

The total number of people who committed suicide in February was 1626, an increase of more than 11% compared to the same period last year.

In particular, female suicides have exceeded the previous year for nine consecutive months.

According to the National Police Agency, the number of people who committed suicide in February was 1626 nationwide, an increase of 162, or 11.1%, compared to the same period last year.

By gender, males increased by 6.2% to 1095, and females increased by 22.6% to 531. In particular, female suicides have exceeded the previous year for nine consecutive months since June last year.

By prefecture, Tokyo has the largest number with 190, followed by Saitama with 103, Aichi with 95, and Osaka and Fukuoka with 82 each.

The national government is analyzing the effects of the spread of the new coronavirus and is strengthening various measures in collaboration with private organizations.