Reported suicide rates in Grenada
Grenada: Reported suicide rates was 5.94 deaths per 100,000 population in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
5.94 deaths per 100,000 population
Change on year
up 39.7%
World rank
63rd
of 111 countries
All-time high
6.15 deaths per 100,000 population
in 2005
All-time low
0 deaths per 100,000 population
in 1991
Years of data
33
1985–2023
Reported suicide rates in Grenada, 1985–2023
Source: WHO Mortality Database (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in deaths per 100,000 population.
Analysis
Grenada recorded 5.94 deaths per 100,000 population for reported suicide rates in 2023.
The figure is up 39.7% on the previous year.
Over the whole period, reported suicide rates in Grenada peaked at 6.15 deaths per 100,000 population in 2005 and was at its lowest, 0 deaths per 100,000 population, in 1991.
That places Grenada 63rd out of 111 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Reported suicide rates in Grenada, year by year
| Year | deaths per 100,000 population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 1.86 deaths per 100,000 population | — |
| 1988 | 3.46 deaths per 100,000 population | +85.5% |
| 1989 | 5.85 deaths per 100,000 population | +69.4% |
| 1990 | 2.92 deaths per 100,000 population | -50.1% |
| 1991 | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | -100.0% |
| 1992 | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | — |
| 1993 | 3.56 deaths per 100,000 population | — |
| 1994 | 5.44 deaths per 100,000 population | +52.8% |
| 1995 | 1.12 deaths per 100,000 population | -79.4% |
| 1996 | 1.07 deaths per 100,000 population | -4.5% |
| 2001 | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | -100.0% |
| 2002 | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | — |
| 2003 | 4.15 deaths per 100,000 population | — |
| 2004 | 1.17 deaths per 100,000 population | -71.8% |
| 2005 | 6.15 deaths per 100,000 population | +425.7% |
| 2006 | 1.14 deaths per 100,000 population | -81.5% |
| 2007 | 2.8 deaths per 100,000 population | +146.6% |
| 2008 | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | -100.0% |
| 2009 | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | — |
| 2010 | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | — |
| 2011 | 0.9886 deaths per 100,000 population | — |
| 2012 | 1.97 deaths per 100,000 population | +99.0% |
| 2013 | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | -100.0% |
| 2014 | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | — |
| 2015 | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | — |
| 2016 | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | — |
| 2017 | 1.1 deaths per 100,000 population | — |
| 2018 | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | -100.0% |
| 2019 | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | — |
| 2020 | 1.44 deaths per 100,000 population | — |
| 2021 | 0.9593 deaths per 100,000 population | -33.5% |
| 2022 | 4.25 deaths per 100,000 population | +343.5% |
| 2023 | 5.94 deaths per 100,000 population | +39.7% |
Grenada compared with similar countries
- Grenada's 5.94 deaths per 100,000 population is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 5.32 deaths per 100,000 population, 1.1× the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Grenada's 5.94 deaths per 100,000 population is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 6.11 deaths per 100,000 population, 97% of the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 3.72 deaths per 100,000 population | 1.86 deaths per 100,000 population | 5.85 deaths per 100,000 population | 3 |
| 1990s | 2.02 deaths per 100,000 population | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | 5.44 deaths per 100,000 population | 7 |
| 2000s | 1.71 deaths per 100,000 population | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | 6.15 deaths per 100,000 population | 9 |
| 2010s | 0.4053 deaths per 100,000 population | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | 1.97 deaths per 100,000 population | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.15 deaths per 100,000 population | 0.9593 deaths per 100,000 population | 5.94 deaths per 100,000 population | 4 |
Countries ranked near Grenada
- 60 Bosnia and Herzegovina 6.17 deaths per 100,000 population compare
- 61 Puerto Rico 6.11 deaths per 100,000 population compare
- 62 Mexico 6.05 deaths per 100,000 population compare
- 64 Martinique 5.72 deaths per 100,000 population compare
- 65 Colombia 5.68 deaths per 100,000 population compare
- 66 Kyrgyzstan 5.54 deaths per 100,000 population compare
More health data for Grenada
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.0116 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,727 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 1 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -1.69 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0283 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -1.65 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported suicide rates in Grenada?
- Reported suicide rates in Grenada was 5.94 deaths per 100,000 population in 2023, according to WHO Mortality Database (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest reported suicide rates recorded in Grenada?
- The highest recorded value was 6.15 deaths per 100,000 population in 2005.
- What is the lowest reported suicide rates recorded in Grenada?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 deaths per 100,000 population in 1991.
- How does Grenada rank for reported suicide rates?
- Grenada ranks 63rd out of 111 countries with data for 2023.
- Where does this Grenada data come from?
- The figures come from WHO Mortality Database (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Reported suicide rates. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Reported annual death rate from self-inflicted injuries per 100,000 people, based on the underlying cause listed on death certificates. To allow for comparisons between countries and over time, this metric is age-standardized.