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Homicide rate. In 2019 an estimated 475 000 people worldwide were victims of homicide (global rate of 6.2 per 100 000). Rates in high-income countries/areas are generally lower than rates in low- and middle-income countries/areas. Some 80% of homicides occur in males and the highest rates are in males aged 15–29 years.
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30 paź 2024 · Homicide rate per 100,000 populationof all victimes in all age-groups. Source. United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (2024) – processed by Our World in Data. ... The statistical definition contains three elements that characterize the killing of a person as “intentional homicide”: The killing of a person by another person (objective ...
21 maj 2024 · Intentional homicides occur in all countries of the world and this indicator has a global applicability. Monitoring intentional homicides is necessary to better assess their causes, drivers and consequences and, in the longer term, to develop effective preventive measures.
A homicide is the killing of a person by another with intent to cause death or serious injury. Infanticide should be included. Cases where the perpetrator was merely reckless or negligent should be excluded.
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.
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.
An average global homicide rate of 6.1 victims per 100,000 population was estimated in 2017. About 90 per cent of all homicides recorded worldwide were committed by male perpetrators. Men make up almost 80 per cent of all homicide victims recorded worldwide. Read more..