Colon and rectum cancer death rate in French Guiana

French Guiana: Colon and rectum cancer death rate was 5.72 in 2016. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2016)
5.72
Change on year
up 15.4%
World rank
88th
of 111 countries
All-time high
28.94
in 1977
All-time low
0
in 1968
Years of data
28
1968–2016

Colon and rectum cancer death rate in French Guiana, 1968–2016

01020301968199220161968: 01969: 9.71970: 6.81971: 2.81972: 9.11973: 17.91974: 18.41975: 2.61976: 5.71977: 28.91978: 11.91979: 21.72001: 9.42002: 11.72003: 4.12004: 6.22005: 6.82006: 7.72007: 6.62008: 1.82009: 3.72010: 6.12011: 5.72012: 6.42013: 6.52014: 9.62015: 52016: 5.7

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for colon and rectum cancer death rate in French Guiana is 5.72, measured in 2016.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 15.4% on the previous year and down 26.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, colon and rectum cancer death rate in French Guiana peaked at 28.94 in 1977 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1968.

French Guiana ranks 88th of 111 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Colon and rectum cancer death rate in French Guiana, year by year

Annual values for Colon and rectum cancer death rate in French Guiana, 1968 to 2016.
Year Value Change
1968 0 —
1969 9.66 —
1970 6.82 -29.3%
1971 2.84 -58.4%
1972 9.13 +221.6%
1973 17.87 +95.6%
1974 18.42 +3.0%
1975 2.6 -85.9%
1976 5.67 +118.3%
1977 28.94 +410.5%
1978 11.86 -59.0%
1979 21.69 +82.9%
2001 9.4 -56.7%
2002 11.74 +25.0%
2003 4.13 -64.8%
2004 6.18 +49.6%
2005 6.85 +10.8%
2006 7.73 +12.9%
2007 6.6 -14.7%
2008 1.76 -73.4%
2009 3.66 +108.5%
2010 6.06 +65.5%
2011 5.69 -6.0%
2012 6.42 +12.8%
2013 6.5 +1.2%
2014 9.58 +47.3%
2015 4.95 -48.3%
2016 5.72 +15.4%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 4.83 0 9.66 2
1970s 12.58 2.6 28.94 10
2000s 6.45 1.76 11.74 9
2010s 6.42 4.95 9.58 7

Countries ranked near French Guiana

  1. 85 Guyana 6.13 compare
  2. 86 Mexico 5.74 compare
  3. 87 Peru 5.73 compare
  4. 89 Jordan 5.69 compare
  5. 90 Thailand 5.65 compare
  6. 91 Kyrgyzstan 5.61 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is colon and rectum cancer death rate in French Guiana?
Colon and rectum cancer death rate in French Guiana was 5.72 in 2016, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest colon and rectum cancer death rate recorded in French Guiana?
The highest recorded value was 28.94 in 1977.
What is the lowest colon and rectum cancer death rate recorded in French Guiana?
The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1968.
How does French Guiana rank for colon and rectum cancer death rate?
French Guiana ranks 88th out of 111 countries with data for 2016.
Is colon and rectum cancer death rate rising or falling in French Guiana?
Over the last ten years it is down 26.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this French Guiana data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Colon and rectum cancer death rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Colon and rectum cancer death rate
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
111 places, 4,922 data points, 1950–2024
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