Martinique vs Reunion: Share of deaths from underlying causes
Martinique
25.7%
in 2016
Reunion
26.1%
in 2016
Martinique rank
11th
Reunion rank
10th
Share of deaths from underlying causes over time
- Martinique
- Reunion
How they compare
Reunion currently reports 26.1% against 25.7% in Martinique, a difference of 0.4%.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 15 shared years of data; in 2001 it was Martinique ahead.
Martinique ranks 11th and Reunion ranks 10th of 113 countries.
Martinique has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Martinique | Reunion | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 25.0% | 22.5% | 2.5% | Martinique |
| 2010s | 26.7% | 25.2% | 1.5% | Martinique |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of deaths from underlying causes, Martinique or Reunion?
- Reunion, at 26.1% against 25.7% in Martinique as of 2016.
- What is the difference in share of deaths from underlying causes between Martinique and Reunion?
- 0.4%, with Reunion ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Martinique and Reunion?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2016.
- How do Martinique and Reunion rank globally for share of deaths from underlying causes?
- Martinique ranks 11th and Reunion ranks 10th of 113 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- WHO Mortality Database (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as Share of deaths from underlying causes. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Based on the underlying cause listed on death certificates.