O84 · Public administration and defence; compulsory social security · 191 regions
Intentional homicides (per 100,000 people)
Saint Kitts and Nevis had the highest intentional homicides (per 100,000 people) in 2023, at 64.2 per 100,000 people, ahead of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (51.3 per 100,000 people) and Jamaica (49.4 per 100,000 people).
- 49.4 per 100,000 people Latest · Jamaica · 2023
- −6.9% vs 2022
- Annual Release cadence
- 4,017 Records · 191 regions · 1990–2023
Verified 3 Oct 2026 · 1 publisher · Next period 2024
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Each region's latest published value, the 6 largest of 191. Periods differ where publishers release on different schedules; the period sits under each name.
Intentional homicides (per 100,000 people) by region
6 largest of 191 regions, periods differ
Latest available period per row; years differ.
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4,017 records · 191 regions · 1990–2023. Each period links to its record: the value, its source evidence and original document.
Showing 6 recent records from the first 6 regions in the overview. Download all 4017 records (CSV) or read a regional JSON series.
| Period | Value | Source | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Kitts and Nevis 1 record | |||
| 2023 | 64.2 per 100,000 people | World Bank · 31 Dec 2023 | |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 1 record | |||
| 2023 | 51.3 per 100,000 people | World Bank · 31 Dec 2023 | |
| Virgin Islands (U.S.) 1 record | |||
| 2012 | 49.9 per 100,000 people | World Bank · 31 Dec 2012 | |
| Jamaica 1 record | |||
| 2023 | 49.4 per 100,000 people | World Bank · 31 Dec 2023 | |
| Ecuador 1 record | |||
| 2023 | 45.7 per 100,000 people | World Bank · 31 Dec 2023 | |
| South Africa 1 record | |||
| 2022 | 43.7 per 100,000 people | World Bank · 31 Dec 2022 | |
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How this measure is built
- Definition
- Number of intentional homicide victims per 100,000 population. An intentional homicide is defined as an unlawful death inflicted upon a person with the intent to cause death or serious injury.
- Measure
- One slice of Homicide rate ( form: rate ) . Number of intentional homicide victims per 100,000 population. Region and period are columns on every record, not slices.
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Sources · 1 document
| Document | Publisher | Published | Data points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intentional homicides per 100,000 people (UNODC / World Bank) | World Bank | — | 4017 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest intentional homicides (per 100,000 people)?
Saint Kitts and Nevis had the highest intentional homicides (per 100,000 people) in 2023, at 64.2 per 100,000 people, ahead of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (51.3 per 100,000 people) and Jamaica (49.4 per 100,000 people). In Jamaica that is −6.9% on 2022.
Which country has the highest intentional homicides (per 100,000 people)?
Saint Kitts and Nevis, at 64.2 per 100,000 people in 2023. 83 countries published figures for that period.
Where does this data come from?
From 1 document published by World Bank. Every figure on this page links to its record, which preserves the original source evidence.
How often is it updated?
Annual. The newest published period is 2023; the next release should cover 2024. A new figure appears here once the publisher releases it and it passes verification.
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