United States

In brief

Homicides per 100,000 people: 5.8 (2023). World rank 101 of 149 (1 = best); in Americas, 6 of 39. Suicides per 100,000 people: 15.6 (2021). World rank 162 of 185 (1 = best); in Americas, 31 of 34. Political stability and absence of violence, score 0–⁠100: 60.3 (2025). World rank 136 of 207 (1 = best); in Americas, 33 of 41. From 2015 to 2025: political stability and absence of violence 77.1 → 60.3 (score 0–⁠100). Worse than all its neighbours (Canada and Mexico): suicides per 100,000 people.