Introduction : Suicides represents a global public health problem. It is the second most frequent cause of death of persons aged between 15 and 35 years-old. This phenomenon was well described in western and Asian countries. However, data are scarce in countries in the Arab world. The objective of our study was to analyze the pattern of suicides in Northern Tunisia. Methods : We performed a cross sectional descriptive study, with a retrospective data collection. The study was realized in the Legal Medicine Department of the Charles Nicolle Hospital of Tunis, during a 12 years period (2005- 2016). We included all cases of suicides that occurred in the North of Tunisia and whose victims were autopsied in our Department. Results : We counted 1401 cases of suicides. Victims were mainly males (72.66%) and aged between 20 and 39 years-old (42.82%). A history of mental disease was reported in 43.32% of cases, specifically Schizophrenia (36.90%) and Depression (23.39%). A history of suicidal attempts was reported in 15.70% of cases. Victims were most frequently single or married (80.87%) and jobless (47.46%). Motives of suicide were most frequently, a decompensation of a psychiatric disease (29.84%), familial and/or intramarital conflicts (10.06%) or financial problems (7.42%). Suicides occurred mainly in private housings (62.60%) followed by public places (18.70%). The three main suicidal modes were hanging (44.54%), self-immolation (18.92%) and self-intoxication (15.92%). Conclusion : Our results permitted to identify the epidemiological features of victims of suicide. This would ensure to policy-makers to adapt their policies and strategies aiming to prevent the suicidal risks. Key words: Suicide, Judicial Hanging, Intoxication, Victim, Autopsy, Forensic Medecine.