Reported suicide rates among young people in Martinique
Martinique: Reported suicide rates among young people was 3.88 deaths per 100,000 population in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2016)
3.88 deaths per 100,000 population
World rank
60th
of 110 countries
All-time high
12.54 deaths per 100,000 population
in 1982
All-time low
0 deaths per 100,000 population
in 1985
Years of data
23
1970–2016
Reported suicide rates among young people in Martinique, 1970–2016
Source: WHO Mortality Database (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in deaths per 100,000 population.
Analysis
The most recent figure for reported suicide rates among young people in Martinique is 3.88 deaths per 100,000 population, measured in 2016.
Over the whole period, reported suicide rates among young people in Martinique peaked at 12.54 deaths per 100,000 population in 1982 and was at its lowest, 0 deaths per 100,000 population, in 1985.
Martinique ranks 60th of 110 countries on this measure, 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 among young people in Martinique, year by year
| Year | deaths per 100,000 population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 8.79 deaths per 100,000 population | — |
| 1971 | 5.92 deaths per 100,000 population | -32.6% |
| 1974 | 7.99 deaths per 100,000 population | +34.8% |
| 1975 | 7.49 deaths per 100,000 population | -6.2% |
| 1981 | 9.81 deaths per 100,000 population | +30.8% |
| 1982 | 12.54 deaths per 100,000 population | +27.9% |
| 1985 | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | -100.0% |
| 2000 | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | — |
| 2001 | 4.02 deaths per 100,000 population | — |
| 2002 | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | -100.0% |
| 2003 | 6.93 deaths per 100,000 population | — |
| 2004 | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | -100.0% |
| 2005 | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | — |
| 2006 | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | — |
| 2007 | 3.31 deaths per 100,000 population | — |
| 2008 | 6.88 deaths per 100,000 population | +107.8% |
| 2009 | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | -100.0% |
| 2010 | 3.58 deaths per 100,000 population | — |
| 2011 | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | -100.0% |
| 2013 | 4.06 deaths per 100,000 population | — |
| 2014 | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | -100.0% |
| 2015 | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | — |
| 2016 | 3.88 deaths per 100,000 population | — |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 7.55 deaths per 100,000 population | 5.92 deaths per 100,000 population | 8.79 deaths per 100,000 population | 4 |
| 1980s | 7.45 deaths per 100,000 population | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | 12.54 deaths per 100,000 population | 3 |
| 2000s | 2.11 deaths per 100,000 population | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | 6.93 deaths per 100,000 population | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.92 deaths per 100,000 population | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | 4.06 deaths per 100,000 population | 6 |
Countries ranked near Martinique
- 57 Turkmenistan 4.08 deaths per 100,000 population compare
- 58 Thailand 4.03 deaths per 100,000 population compare
- 59 Germany 3.98 deaths per 100,000 population compare
- 61 Hungary 3.88 deaths per 100,000 population compare
- 62 Mayotte 3.84 deaths per 100,000 population compare
- 63 Fiji 3.82 deaths per 100,000 population compare
More health data for Martinique
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.0936 % change on previous year (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 3 deaths (2100)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,174 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Life expectancy 82.57 years (2023)
- Life expectancy vs. GDP per capita 82.57 years (2023)
- Life expectancy vs. Electoral Democracy Index 82.57 years (2023)
- Fertility rate vs. child mortality 2.01 live births per woman (2023)
- Life expectancy for people of different ages 82.57 years (2023)
- Natural population growth rate vs. child mortality rate 0.1% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported suicide rates among young people in Martinique?
- Reported suicide rates among young people in Martinique was 3.88 deaths per 100,000 population in 2016, according to WHO Mortality Database (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest reported suicide rates among young people recorded in Martinique?
- The highest recorded value was 12.54 deaths per 100,000 population in 1982.
- What is the lowest reported suicide rates among young people recorded in Martinique?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 deaths per 100,000 population in 1985.
- How does Martinique rank for reported suicide rates among young people?
- Martinique ranks 60th out of 110 countries with data for 2016.
- Where does this Martinique 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 among young people. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Reported annual death rate from self-inflicted injuries per 100,000 people, based on the underlying cause listed on death certificates.