Reported suicide rates among young women in Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic: Reported suicide rates among young women was 2.97 deaths per 100,000 population in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2018)
2.97 deaths per 100,000 population
Change on year
down 17.3%
World rank
60th
of 110 countries
All-time high
7.11 deaths per 100,000 population
in 1972
All-time low
0 deaths per 100,000 population
in 2003
Years of data
53
1965–2018
Reported suicide rates among young women in Dominican Republic, 1965–2018
Source: WHO Mortality Database (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in deaths per 100,000 population.
Analysis
In 2018, reported suicide rates among young women in Dominican Republic stood at 2.97 deaths per 100,000 population.
That represents a change of down 17.3% on the previous year and up 373.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported suicide rates among young women in Dominican Republic peaked at 7.11 deaths per 100,000 population in 1972 and was at its lowest, 0 deaths per 100,000 population, in 2003.
That places Dominican Republic 60th out of 110 countries with data for 2018, 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 among young women in Dominican Republic, year by year
| Year | deaths per 100,000 population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 1.6 deaths per 100,000 population | — |
| 1966 | 3.54 deaths per 100,000 population | +121.6% |
| 1967 | 5.74 deaths per 100,000 population | +62.2% |
| 1968 | 6.78 deaths per 100,000 population | +18.2% |
| 1969 | 6 deaths per 100,000 population | -11.5% |
| 1970 | 5.86 deaths per 100,000 population | -2.4% |
| 1971 | 6.1 deaths per 100,000 population | +4.1% |
| 1972 | 7.11 deaths per 100,000 population | +16.6% |
| 1973 | 6.12 deaths per 100,000 population | -14.0% |
| 1974 | 6.31 deaths per 100,000 population | +3.2% |
| 1975 | 6.49 deaths per 100,000 population | +2.9% |
| 1976 | 5.27 deaths per 100,000 population | -18.8% |
| 1977 | 2.05 deaths per 100,000 population | -61.0% |
| 1978 | 2.33 deaths per 100,000 population | +13.3% |
| 1979 | 2.57 deaths per 100,000 population | +10.5% |
| 1980 | 1.27 deaths per 100,000 population | -50.8% |
| 1981 | 0.9146 deaths per 100,000 population | -27.7% |
| 1982 | 2.1 deaths per 100,000 population | +129.1% |
| 1983 | 1.14 deaths per 100,000 population | -45.6% |
| 1984 | 1.38 deaths per 100,000 population | +20.8% |
| 1985 | 3.23 deaths per 100,000 population | +134.8% |
| 1986 | 1.07 deaths per 100,000 population | -67.0% |
| 1987 | 1.58 deaths per 100,000 population | +48.2% |
| 1988 | 1.56 deaths per 100,000 population | -1.2% |
| 1989 | 2.05 deaths per 100,000 population | +31.6% |
| 1990 | 1.77 deaths per 100,000 population | -13.6% |
| 1991 | 1.76 deaths per 100,000 population | -1.0% |
| 1992 | 0.995 deaths per 100,000 population | -43.4% |
| 1994 | 0.4872 deaths per 100,000 population | -51.0% |
| 1995 | 1.93 deaths per 100,000 population | +295.2% |
| 1996 | 0.7152 deaths per 100,000 population | -62.9% |
| 1997 | 0.4718 deaths per 100,000 population | -34.0% |
| 1998 | 1.17 deaths per 100,000 population | +147.2% |
| 1999 | 0.9224 deaths per 100,000 population | -20.9% |
| 2000 | 0.9127 deaths per 100,000 population | -1.1% |
| 2001 | 1.14 deaths per 100,000 population | +24.4% |
| 2002 | 0.6779 deaths per 100,000 population | -40.3% |
| 2003 | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | -100.0% |
| 2004 | 0.6667 deaths per 100,000 population | — |
| 2005 | 1.97 deaths per 100,000 population | +196.1% |
| 2006 | 0.4321 deaths per 100,000 population | -78.1% |
| 2007 | 0.6372 deaths per 100,000 population | +47.5% |
| 2008 | 0.6264 deaths per 100,000 population | -1.7% |
| 2009 | 1.23 deaths per 100,000 population | +97.1% |
| 2010 | 0.8151 deaths per 100,000 population | -34.0% |
| 2011 | 0.6118 deaths per 100,000 population | -24.9% |
| 2012 | 0.8196 deaths per 100,000 population | +34.0% |
| 2013 | 3.71 deaths per 100,000 population | +353.1% |
| 2014 | 4.15 deaths per 100,000 population | +11.8% |
| 2015 | 1.46 deaths per 100,000 population | -64.8% |
| 2016 | 2.31 deaths per 100,000 population | +58.2% |
| 2017 | 3.59 deaths per 100,000 population | +55.4% |
| 2018 | 2.97 deaths per 100,000 population | -17.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 4.73 deaths per 100,000 population | 1.6 deaths per 100,000 population | 6.78 deaths per 100,000 population | 5 |
| 1970s | 5.02 deaths per 100,000 population | 2.05 deaths per 100,000 population | 7.11 deaths per 100,000 population | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.63 deaths per 100,000 population | 0.9146 deaths per 100,000 population | 3.23 deaths per 100,000 population | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.14 deaths per 100,000 population | 0.4718 deaths per 100,000 population | 1.93 deaths per 100,000 population | 9 |
| 2000s | 0.8297 deaths per 100,000 population | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | 1.97 deaths per 100,000 population | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.27 deaths per 100,000 population | 0.6118 deaths per 100,000 population | 4.15 deaths per 100,000 population | 9 |
Countries ranked near Dominican Republic
- 57 Kyrgyzstan 3.01 deaths per 100,000 population compare
- 58 Netherlands 3.01 deaths per 100,000 population compare
- 59 Lithuania 3 deaths per 100,000 population compare
- 61 Tajikistan 2.66 deaths per 100,000 population compare
- 62 Germany 2.66 deaths per 100,000 population compare
- 63 Ireland 2.42 deaths per 100,000 population compare
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- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.5233 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,287 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 598 deaths (2100)
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- Population ages 40-44, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 40-44, male, per capita 0.0318 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 45-49, female, annual growth rate 1.37 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 45-49, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 45-49, female, per capita 0.0292 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported suicide rates among young women in Dominican Republic?
- Reported suicide rates among young women in Dominican Republic was 2.97 deaths per 100,000 population in 2018, according to WHO Mortality Database (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest reported suicide rates among young women recorded in Dominican Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 7.11 deaths per 100,000 population in 1972.
- What is the lowest reported suicide rates among young women recorded in Dominican Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 deaths per 100,000 population in 2003.
- How does Dominican Republic rank for reported suicide rates among young women?
- Dominican Republic ranks 60th out of 110 countries with data for 2018.
- Is reported suicide rates among young women rising or falling in Dominican Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 373.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Dominican Republic 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 women. 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.