Share of deaths from major causes in French Guiana
French Guiana: Share of deaths from major causes was 3 in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Share of deaths from major causes in French Guiana, 1968–2016
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of deaths from major causes in French Guiana is 3, measured in 2016.
That represents a change of down 30.7% on the previous year and up 28.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of deaths from major causes in French Guiana peaked at 18.14 in 1969 and was at its lowest, 0.2283, in 1979.
That places French Guiana 90th out of 113 countries with data for 2016, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of deaths from major causes in French Guiana, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 4.44 | — |
| 1969 | 18.14 | +308.6% |
| 1970 | 7.04 | -61.2% |
| 1971 | 3.34 | -52.6% |
| 1972 | 3.53 | +5.5% |
| 1973 | 3.65 | +3.5% |
| 1974 | 4.42 | +21.0% |
| 1975 | 4.7 | +6.5% |
| 1976 | 4.72 | +0.5% |
| 1977 | 6.41 | +35.7% |
| 1978 | 8.35 | +30.3% |
| 1979 | 0.2283 | -97.3% |
| 2001 | 3.03 | +1227.3% |
| 2002 | 3.29 | +8.5% |
| 2003 | 2.64 | -19.9% |
| 2004 | 3.2 | +21.4% |
| 2005 | 3.11 | -2.8% |
| 2006 | 2.34 | -24.7% |
| 2007 | 4.69 | +100.2% |
| 2008 | 5.3 | +13.0% |
| 2009 | 2.99 | -43.5% |
| 2010 | 4.67 | +56.1% |
| 2011 | 4.76 | +2.0% |
| 2012 | 3.43 | -28.0% |
| 2013 | 4.72 | +37.9% |
| 2014 | 3.33 | -29.4% |
| 2015 | 4.33 | +29.8% |
| 2016 | 3 | -30.7% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Share of deaths from major causes 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 | +1227.3% | 0.2283 | 3.03 |
| 1969 | +308.6% | 4.44 | 18.14 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 11.29 | 4.44 | 18.14 | 2 |
| 1970s | 4.64 | 0.2283 | 8.35 | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.4 | 2.34 | 5.3 | 9 |
| 2010s | 4.03 | 3 | 4.76 | 7 |
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- 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 major causes in French Guiana?
- Share of deaths from major causes in French Guiana was 3 in 2016, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of deaths from major causes recorded in French Guiana?
- The highest recorded value was 18.14 in 1969.
- What is the lowest share of deaths from major causes recorded in French Guiana?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.2283 in 1979.
- How does French Guiana rank for share of deaths from major causes?
- French Guiana ranks 90th out of 113 countries with data for 2016.
- Is share of deaths from major causes rising or falling in French Guiana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 28.0%. 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 major causes. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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