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Field	Value
Data last updated	February 12, 2026
Metadata last updated	February 12, 2026
Created	February 12, 2026
Format	CSV
License	Open Data Commons Attribution License
Data extraction page	https://www.ncrb.gov.in/accidental-deaths-suicides-in-india-table-content.html
Data insights	The Suicides by Economic Status dataset provides key insights into how financial standing and economic pressures shape suicide patterns across India. Analysis of suicides by income category allows researchers to evaluate whether lower-income groups are disproportionately affected by financial stress and livelihood insecurity, or whether higher-income segments experience distinct forms of social or psychological stress. Disaggregation by gender and region reveals how financial vulnerability intersects with social roles and access to economic opportunities — for example, whether men in lower-income brackets are more prone to economic distress suicides or if women’s suicide patterns vary by household income levels.Temporal analysis of the data helps identify trends over time, such as rising suicides among certain income groups during economic downturns, agricultural distress, or periods of unemployment. State-wise comparisons uncover geographic disparities in the economic determinants of suicide, guiding targeted welfare and mental health interventions. Overall, the dataset supports evidence-based policymaking in areas such as poverty alleviation, employment generation, mental health services, and social protection, highlighting the need to address the intersection of economic hardship and psychological well-being in suicide prevention strategies.
Data last updated	30-09-2025
Data retreival date	17-10-2025
Datastore active	True
District no	0
Frequency	Yearly
Gp no	0
Granularity	State
Has views	True
Id	0f125f64-a2b8-466e-845a-2a03a7e073de
Idp ready	True
Indicators	['Number of Deaths']
Lgd mapping	yes
Mapping status	100
Methodology	The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) compiles profession-wise suicide statistics annually based on information gathered during police investigations, autopsy reports, and inputs recorded by state crime records bureaus. When a suicide case is registered, investigating officers classify the deceased’s occupation or livelihood at the time of death into predefined categories such as farmers, daily wage earners, students, professionals, or unemployed individuals. These occupational details are typically reported by family members, witnesses, or through available identification records. State-level data are consolidated and published in the Accidental Deaths and Suicides in India (ADSI) report, with suicide rates calculated using relevant occupational population estimates where available.
No indicators	1
Package id	3e8b0a00-ced1-465f-8053-fd4f8a96dbe3
Position	3
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Size	165.3 KiB
Sku	ncrb-adsi_suicides_by_economic_status-st-yr-aaa
State	active
States uts no	36
Tehsil no	0
Url type	upload
Years covered	2018 - 2022
Methodology	The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) compiles profession-wise suicide statistics annually based on information gathered during police investigations, autopsy reports, and inputs recorded by state crime records bureaus. When a suicide case is registered, investigating officers classify the deceased’s occupation or livelihood at the time of death into predefined categories such as farmers, daily wage earners, students, professionals, or unemployed individuals. These occupational details are typically reported by family members, witnesses, or through available identification records. State-level data are consolidated and published in the Accidental Deaths and Suicides in India (ADSI) report, with suicide rates calculated using relevant occupational population estimates where available.
Indicators	['Number of Deaths']
Similar Resources	Suicides by Causes Suicides by Means Adopted Suicides by Profession Wise Suicides by Marital Status Suicides by Educational Status Mass or Family Suicides Incidence and Rate of Suicides
Granularity Level	State
Data Extraction Page	https://www.ncrb.gov.in/accidental-deaths-suicides-in-india-table-content.html
Data Retreival Date	17-10-2025
Data Last Updated	30-09-2025
Sku	ncrb-adsi_suicides_by_economic_status-st-yr-aaa
Dataset Frequency	Yearly
Years Covered	2018 - 2022
No of States/UT(s)	36
No of Districts	0
No of Tehsils/blocks	0
No of Gram Panchayats	0
Additional Information
Number of Indicators	1
Insights from the dataset	The Suicides by Economic Status dataset provides key insights into how financial standing and economic pressures shape suicide patterns across India. Analysis of suicides by income category allows researchers to evaluate whether lower-income groups are disproportionately affected by financial stress and livelihood insecurity, or whether higher-income segments experience distinct forms of social or psychological stress. Disaggregation by gender and region reveals how financial vulnerability intersects with social roles and access to economic opportunities — for example, whether men in lower-income brackets are more prone to economic distress suicides or if women’s suicide patterns vary by household income levels.Temporal analysis of the data helps identify trends over time, such as rising suicides among certain income groups during economic downturns, agricultural distress, or periods of unemployment. State-wise comparisons uncover geographic disparities in the economic determinants of suicide, guiding targeted welfare and mental health interventions. Overall, the dataset supports evidence-based policymaking in areas such as poverty alleviation, employment generation, mental health services, and social protection, highlighting the need to address the intersection of economic hardship and psychological well-being in suicide prevention strategies.
IDP Ready	Yes
LGD Mapping	Yes
Mapping Status %	100
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