| Year | Oklahoma Suicide Count | Oklahoma Suicide Rate | U.S. Suicide Count | U.S. Suicide Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 497 | 14.6 | 29,350 | 10.4 |
| 2001 | 515 | 14.9 | 30,622 | 10.7 |
| 2002 | 501 | 14.4 | 31,655 | 10.9 |
| 2003 | 476 | 13.6 | 31,484 | 10.8 |
| 2004 | 506 | 14.4 | 32,439 | 11.0 |
| 2005 | 522 | 14.8 | 32,637 | 10.9 |
| 2006 | 537 | 14.9 | 33,300 | 11.0 |
| 2007 | 531 | 14.7 | 34,598 | 11.3 |
| 2008 | 575 | 15.6 | 36,035 | 11.6 |
| 2009 | 567 | 15.2 | 36,909 | 11.7 |
| 2010 | 618 | 16.5 | 38,364 | 12.1 |
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