Hong Kong records 91 suspected student suicides in 3 years, majority boys

Hong Kong records 91 suspected student suicides in 3 years, majority boys Education Bureau says numbers of suspected fatal cases among primary and secondary students were 32 in 2023, 28 in 2024 and 31 in 2025 Hong Kong education authorities have revealed that 91 students are suspected to have died by suicide between 2023 and 2025, with most cases involving secondary pupils and boys. The Education Bureau told lawmakers on Wednesday that the numbers of suspected fatal cases among primary and secondary students were 32 in 2023, 28 in 2024 and 31 in 2025. An advocacy group said youth suicide was rarely caused by a single factor, but identified family issues as a leading underlying cause in Hong Kong, particularly due to the instability of blended families. The bureau told the Legislative Council that about 90 per cent of the cases involved secondary students, while primary pupils accounted for about 10 per cent. Male students made up about 59 per cent of the total, with females accounting for 41 per cent. The bureau said that suicide, including attempted cases, was a complex issue influenced by multiple factors.