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The list of countries by homicide rate is derived from United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) data, and is expressed in number of deaths per 100,000 population per year.
Homicides — when people intentionally and illegally kill others for personal reasons — are the most serious crime. They are a common cause of death globally and a leading cause of death in some countries.
21 maj 2024 · Official estimate updated 8 January 2024. Focus Mortality rate. Expressed as Rate per 100,000 population. Overview. Metadata. Mortality rate due to homicide (per 100 000 population) Mortality rate due to the killing of a person by another with intent to cause death or serious injury. Loading chart… Download. World Health Statistics 2022.
Homicide rate in Europe 2022, by country. Published by Statista Research Department, Sep 2, 2024. In Europe, the Baltic countries of Latvia and Lithuania had the highest and third highest...
20 maj 2024 · The Global Burden of Disease (GBD) study provides a comprehensive assessment of global health trends. This dataset contains the death and DALY counts and rates for 371 diseases and injuries. This is the citation of the original data obtained from the source, prior to any processing or adaptation by Our World in Data.
The estimates of homicide rates draw on data provided by countries from police and vital registration sources; data from UNODC’s global studies on homicide; and data from WHO’s Mortality Database.
The study delves into different aspects of homicide, including the extent of intentional homicide in absolute numbers and rates. It highlights regional and subregional trends, demographics, age, and gender profiles of victims. It also explores the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on homicide trends.
