Key Points

• In 2023, 1,228 deaths were recorded in French Guiana, representing a standardized rate of 949.5 deaths per 100,000 inhabitants, down from 2022 (1,009.0 deaths per 100,000 inhabitants), but still well above the national average (798.4 deaths per 100,000 inhabitants).

• Male mortality remains higher than female mortality, with a standardized rate of 1,131.9 deaths per 100,000 men compared to 779.0 per 100,000 women.

• Circulatory system diseases (202.4) and neoplasms (181.3) are the two leading causes of death.

• External causes of morbidity and mortality (79.1), which include accidents, suicides, and drownings, are the third leading cause of death and are of particular concern among men and those under 65.

• Among women, endocrine, nutritional, and metabolic diseases (66.8) are the third leading cause of death.

• Infectious and parasitic diseases (31.2) and diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (12.6) have some of the highest mortality rates in France, reflecting specific environmental and socioeconomic challenges.

• French Guiana is characterized by high premature mortality (281.9 deaths per 100,000 inhabitants before age 65), underscoring the importance of strengthening prevention and access to care for the most vulnerable populations.