452,729
Arizona veterans
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates this number of veterans lived in Arizona during 2020–2024.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts, 2020–2024Arizona veteran data
Arizona Veteran Statistics
Current population and suicide prevention figures for writers, researchers, service organizations, and anyone working to better understand the veteran community in Arizona.
Last updated October 7, 2026. Each figure links to its original public source.
At a glance
A source-led reference for Arizona’s veteran community.
These figures bring together the latest available statewide veteran population estimate and the Arizona Department of Health Services’ most recent veteran suicide surveillance findings. They are presented as a starting point for accurate reporting and practical local action, not as a substitute for individual care or professional interpretation.
63.1 per 100,000
Arizona veteran suicide mortality rate
The Arizona Department of Health Services reported this 2023 rate for veteran residents.
Source: Arizona Department of Health Services, 202320.4 per 100,000
Arizona non-veteran suicide mortality rate
The same 2023 report provides this comparison rate for non-veteran Arizona residents.
Source: Arizona Department of Health Services, 20233.09
Veteran-to-non-veteran suicide risk ratio
ADHS calculated this 2023 risk ratio for Arizona veterans compared with non-veterans. It is an unadjusted population comparison.
Source: Arizona Department of Health Services, 202368.5 per 100,000
Arizona male veteran suicide mortality rate
ADHS reported this 2023 age-adjusted rate. The corresponding rate for female veterans was 18.8 per 100,000.
Source: Arizona Department of Health Services, 20232.5%
Decrease in veteran suicide deaths
Arizona reported a 2.5% decline in veteran suicide deaths from 2022 to 2023, after a larger increase in the prior two years.
Source: Arizona Department of Health Services, 2022–2023How to read these figures
Numbers point to needs. They do not tell every veteran’s story.
The population estimate and health findings use different reporting periods and methods, so they should not be combined to create a new rate or forecast. The ADHS report uses death certificate data and veteran population denominators, and its risk ratio is not adjusted for factors such as age. Use the linked source for definitions, methods, and confidence intervals before quoting a figure in research or reporting.
Methodology and sources
Where these statistics come from
- U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts, Arizona, accessed October 7, 2026. The page reports an estimated 452,729 veterans in Arizona for 2020–2024.
- Arizona Department of Health Services, Suicide Surveillance Report, Arizona, 2023, published 2024. The report includes Arizona veteran and non-veteran suicide mortality rates, risk ratios, and demographic findings for 2013–2023.
Cite this page
Veterans Alumni Association of Arizona. “Arizona Veteran Statistics.” Updated October 7, 2026. https://veteransalumniassociationaz.com/arizona-veteran-statistics
Looking for support, not statistics?
Use the association’s directory to find Arizona starting points for housing, mental health, employment, and benefits support. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988, then press 1 for the Veterans Crisis Line.
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