Share of deaths from homicide in French Guiana
French Guiana: Share of deaths from homicide was 1.22 in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Share of deaths from homicide in French Guiana, 1968–2016
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of deaths from homicide in French Guiana is 1.22, measured in 2016.
The figure is up 45.1% on the previous year and down 63.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of deaths from homicide in French Guiana peaked at 3.31 in 2006 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1968.
That places French Guiana 22nd out of 113 countries with data for 2016, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of deaths from homicide in French Guiana, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 0 | — |
| 1969 | 0 | — |
| 1970 | 0.2817 | — |
| 1971 | 0.4773 | +69.5% |
| 1972 | 0.2519 | -47.2% |
| 1973 | 0.2433 | -3.4% |
| 1974 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1975 | 0.495 | — |
| 1976 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1977 | 0.2137 | — |
| 1978 | 1.07 | +401.1% |
| 1979 | 0.2283 | -78.7% |
| 2001 | 1.52 | +563.6% |
| 2002 | 2.24 | +48.0% |
| 2003 | 1.39 | -38.1% |
| 2004 | 2.09 | +50.4% |
| 2005 | 1.49 | -28.7% |
| 2006 | 3.31 | +122.4% |
| 2007 | 2.27 | -31.3% |
| 2008 | 2.97 | +30.7% |
| 2009 | 3.13 | +5.5% |
| 2010 | 2.59 | -17.2% |
| 2011 | 2.31 | -11.0% |
| 2012 | 2.03 | -12.1% |
| 2013 | 0.7874 | -61.2% |
| 2014 | 0.641 | -18.6% |
| 2015 | 0.8413 | +31.2% |
| 2016 | 1.22 | +45.1% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Share of deaths from homicide in French Guiana changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | +563.6% | 0.2283 | 1.52 |
| 1978 | +401.1% | 0.2137 | 1.07 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1970s | 0.3262 | 0 | 1.07 | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.27 | 1.39 | 3.31 | 9 |
| 2010s | 1.49 | 0.641 | 2.59 | 7 |
Countries ranked near French Guiana
- 19 Philippines 1.42 compare
- 20 Antigua and Barbuda 1.33 compare
- 21 Mongolia 1.31
- 23 South Africa 1.16 compare
- 24 Suriname 1.11 compare
- 25 Uruguay 1.02 compare
More health data for French Guiana
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -5 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 1.07 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 19 (2100)
- Life expectancy 76.98 (2023)
- Life expectancy marimekko 76.98 (2023)
- Life expectancy vs gdp per capita 76.98 (2023)
- Life expectancy at different ages 76.98 (2023)
- Life expectancy vs electoral democracy index 76.98 (2023)
- Fertility vs child mortality 3.39 (2023)
- Child mortality vs population growth 2.05 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of deaths from homicide in French Guiana?
- Share of deaths from homicide in French Guiana was 1.22 in 2016, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of deaths from homicide recorded in French Guiana?
- The highest recorded value was 3.31 in 2006.
- What is the lowest share of deaths from homicide recorded in French Guiana?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1968.
- How does French Guiana rank for share of deaths from homicide?
- French Guiana ranks 22nd out of 113 countries with data for 2016.
- Is share of deaths from homicide rising or falling in French Guiana?
- Over the last ten years it is down 63.1%. 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 Share of deaths from homicide. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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