In which province is the suicide rate highest?

In 2015, the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) recorded at least 812 suicide cases throughout Indonesia. Central Java had the highest number of suicide cases with 331, followed by East Java with 119 cases. These figures only represent cases recorded by the police. The actual number in the field could be significantly higher.

Reasons or motives for suicide can vary, but are usually rooted in overwhelming guilt stemming from a perceived failure to achieve certain expectations. Suicide is a significant indicator of mental health disorders. Mental health disorders are a major obstacle to the well-being of a nation's population.

According to the WHO's Global Burden of Disease 2004, suicide is among the top 20 leading causes of death across all age groups. Mental illnesses, particularly depression, abuse, violence, and socio-cultural backgrounds are major risk factors contributing to suicide. Suicidal behavior can serve as an indicator of the prevalence of mental health disorders in a country.