Almost a quarter of Highland residents are aged 65 and over as well according to the data.
A total of 52 probable suicides were recorded in the NHS Highland region last year.
An Inverness mum and grandmother has died just short of her 52nd birthday.
Highland is one of 24 Scottish regions where members of UNISON have voted to strike over pay.
Traffic Scotland has reported lanes are now running in both directions an the A95 at the A9 Aviemore junction.
Liene Krievina turned to alternative treatments after initially being told she had six months left to live
Self-catering body chief believes move will 'cost jobs and damage the tourist sector' in region
Ballot for industrial action is taking place over compulsory redundancies
NHS Highland and Highland Council are engaging on a strategic plan for adult health and social care services.
Despite hundreds of complaints from the public over dog fouling and litter, Highland Council issued no fines to offenders in the last year.
Highland Council says data shows improvements made as young people receive their SQA exam results today.
He insisted nothing 'sinister' had gone on when he shared a bed with boys under his care
Nicola McAlley is to take on the role of chairwoman for the awards recognising the best of the region's journalism.
Highland Council has warned that some private water supplies in the region could run low due to lack of rainfall.
Inverness and Nairn MP Drew Hendry says communities need a solution to wildfires which have been prevalent across the region in recent weeks.
Highland organisations face challenges meeting the costs of caring for children seeking asylum, a new report has detailed.
Members at next week’s meeting of Highland Council’s economy and infrastructure committee will allocate £7.7m of funds for roads maintenance.
Highland road users will be keen to see action quickly on delayed roads projects.
The new leader of the SNP now has to deliver on what he promised.
The latest figures show an improving picture for Highland patients in need of mental health support.
