Why suicides are rising among people in their 30s in Singapore

The brief

Your 30s are often thought of as the prime of your life. But in Singapore, a troubling trend has emerged. Suicides among those aged 30 to 39 jumped 50 per cent in 2024, even as numbers fell across every other age bracket. Suicide is now the second leading cause of death among people in their 30s, with men accounting for nearly two-thirds of those who died. Why are people in their 30s facing such intense pressure, and…