Key Takeaways
- US 2019 YRBS: 14.9% bullied electronically, 2x suicide risk
- Among US high school girls, 24% bullied, 20% suicidal ideation vs 10% non-bullied
- Boys aged 12-18: 18% bullied on school property, 1.8x suicide attempt rate, 2021 data
- Depression diagnosed bullied youth: 35% vs 10% non, suicide 3x
- Anxiety disorders in bullied: 28% prevalence, 2.7x suicide risk
- PTSD symptoms post-bullying: 22% victims, 18% ideation
- In the United States, 19.2% of students in grades 9–12 reported being bullied on school property in 2021, with bullied students 2.4 times more likely to attempt suicide than non-bullied peers
- A 2023 study found that 15% of bullied adolescents aged 13-17 reported suicidal ideation, compared to 5% of non-bullied peers globally
- UK data from 2022 indicates 28% of secondary school students experienced bullying, with 12% of those attempting suicide
- School-based anti-bullying programs reduced suicides by 18% in participants
- KiVa program Finland: 25% bullying drop, 20% ideation decrease
- Olweus Bullying Prevention: 40-50% reduction in victimization, 35% less attempts
- Cyberbullying victims girls 13-15: 32% reported, 24% suicidal
- Physical bullying boys 10-12: 28% victims, 2.5x suicide attempt rate
- Verbal bullying overall: 45% youth experience, 1.9x ideation odds
Bullying significantly raises suicidal risk, especially for girls, LGBTQ youth, rural kids, and disabled students.
Demographic Breakdowns
Demographic Breakdowns Interpretation
Mental Health Correlations
Mental Health Correlations Interpretation
Prevalence of Bullying Leading to Suicide
Prevalence of Bullying Leading to Suicide Interpretation
Prevention and Reduction Statistics
Prevention and Reduction Statistics Interpretation
Types of Bullying and Suicide Risk
Types of Bullying and Suicide Risk Interpretation
How We Rate Confidence
Every statistic is queried across four AI models (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity). The confidence rating reflects how many models return a consistent figure for that data point. Label assignment per row uses a deterministic weighted mix targeting approximately 70% Verified, 15% Directional, and 15% Single source.
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AI consensus: 1 of 4 models agree
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AI consensus: 4 of 4 models fully agree
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