Reported suicide rates among young women in French Guiana
French Guiana: Reported suicide rates among young women was 23.5 deaths per 100,000 population in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Reported suicide rates among young women in French Guiana, 1968–2016
Source: WHO Mortality Database (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in deaths per 100,000 population.
Analysis
French Guiana recorded 23.5 deaths per 100,000 population for reported suicide rates among young women in 2016.
That represents a change of up 187.1% on the previous year and up 121.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported suicide rates among young women in French Guiana peaked at 32.84 deaths per 100,000 population in 1978 and was at its lowest, 0 deaths per 100,000 population, in 1968.
French Guiana ranks 1st of 110 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Reported suicide rates among young women in French Guiana, year by year
| Year | deaths per 100,000 population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | — |
| 1969 | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | — |
| 1970 | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | — |
| 1971 | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | — |
| 1972 | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | — |
| 1973 | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | — |
| 1974 | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | — |
| 1975 | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | — |
| 1976 | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | — |
| 1977 | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | — |
| 1978 | 32.84 deaths per 100,000 population | — |
| 1979 | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | -100.0% |
| 2001 | 14.41 deaths per 100,000 population | — |
| 2002 | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | -100.0% |
| 2003 | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | — |
| 2004 | 11.61 deaths per 100,000 population | — |
| 2005 | 21.85 deaths per 100,000 population | +88.1% |
| 2006 | 10.62 deaths per 100,000 population | -51.4% |
| 2007 | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | -100.0% |
| 2008 | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | — |
| 2009 | 10.23 deaths per 100,000 population | — |
| 2010 | 20.25 deaths per 100,000 population | +97.9% |
| 2011 | 19.27 deaths per 100,000 population | -4.9% |
| 2012 | 9.36 deaths per 100,000 population | -51.4% |
| 2013 | 8.97 deaths per 100,000 population | -4.1% |
| 2014 | 17.15 deaths per 100,000 population | +91.2% |
| 2015 | 8.18 deaths per 100,000 population | -52.3% |
| 2016 | 23.5 deaths per 100,000 population | +187.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | 2 |
| 1970s | 3.28 deaths per 100,000 population | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | 32.84 deaths per 100,000 population | 10 |
| 2000s | 7.64 deaths per 100,000 population | 0 deaths per 100,000 population | 21.85 deaths per 100,000 population | 9 |
| 2010s | 15.24 deaths per 100,000 population | 8.18 deaths per 100,000 population | 23.5 deaths per 100,000 population | 7 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is reported suicide rates among young women in French Guiana?
- Reported suicide rates among young women in French Guiana was 23.5 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 women recorded in French Guiana?
- The highest recorded value was 32.84 deaths per 100,000 population in 1978.
- What is the lowest reported suicide rates among young women recorded in French Guiana?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 deaths per 100,000 population in 1968.
- How does French Guiana rank for reported suicide rates among young women?
- French Guiana ranks 1st out of 110 countries with data for 2016.
- Is reported suicide rates among young women rising or falling in French Guiana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 121.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this French Guiana 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.