COEUR d’ALENE — The number of missing persons cases in Idaho decreased between 2024 and 2025, according to a new report.

The Idaho Missing Persons report, published by the Idaho Missing Persons Clearinghouse, provides an overview of reported missing-persons cases across the Gem State. 

“This report helps us better understand who is reported missing in Idaho, including important information such as age, gender and the time of year when cases are most often reported,” said Kara Kelley, program manager of the Idaho Missing Persons Clearinghouse. “While we collect and report the data, it’s important to remember that each number represents a person with loved ones waiting for answers.” 

According to the 2025 report, a total of 1,728 missing persons were entered into the National Crime Information Center last year, down from 2,022 entries in 2024. 

Youth between the ages of 11 and 15 account for the highest number of missing persons cases, with 682 in total, followed by those aged 16 to 17, with 592 missing persons cases. 

A total of 51 cases involving juvenile missing persons were categorized as endangered, meaning the youths were missing under circumstances indicating that their physical safety was in danger.

According to the report, 19 juveniles disappeared in circumstances that appeared to be involuntary, such as abduction or kidnapping, while six juveniles were missing under mental or physical disability that subjected them or others to personal and immediate danger.

Of the remaining cases involving missing juveniles, 1,241 did not fall into the categories of disability, endangerment or involuntary disappearance. In contrast, 10 cases did not meet the criteria for any other category, but for whom there was a reasonable concern for their safety.

A higher number of males versus females were missing; 899 cases to 829, according to the Idaho State Police. 

Among adult missing persons cases, 60 involved disabled people, 113 involved people thought to be in danger, and a single case involved a person whose disappearance may have been involuntary. The majority of cases, 228 in total, did not fall into any other category.