Costa Rica—Intentional Homicides (per 100,000)
Category: MilitarySource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #19 of 145
Latest Value
17.7
2023
YoY Change
+37.5%
2022 → 2023
Global Rank
#19
of 145 countries
Maximum
17.7
2023
Minimum
6.3
2000
CAGR
+4.6%
24 years
Last
17.7
Previous
12.9
Highest
17.7
Lowest
6.3
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 17.7 | +37.5% |
| 2022 | 12.9 | +11.1% |
| 2021 | 11.6 | +2.6% |
| 2020 | 11.3 | +0.5% |
| 2019 | 11.3 | -4.6% |
| 2018 | 11.8 | -3.9% |
| 2017 | 12.3 | +3.3% |
| 2016 | 11.9 | +2.7% |
| 2015 | 11.6 | +15.5% |
| 2014 | 10.0 | +14.8% |
| 2013 | 8.7 | -0.1% |
| 2012 | 8.7 | -15.1% |
| 2011 | 10.3 | -11.1% |
| 2010 | 11.6 | -0.9% |
| 2009 | 11.7 | +1.2% |
| 2008 | 11.5 | +36.9% |
| 2007 | 8.4 | +3.7% |
| 2006 | 8.1 | +3.3% |
| 2005 | 7.9 | +17.9% |
| 2004 | 6.7 | -8.0% |
| 2003 | 7.2 | +14.5% |
| 2002 | 6.3 | -1.3% |
| 2001 | 6.4 | +1.4% |
| 2000 | 6.3 |
Top Countries — Intentional Homicides (per 100,000)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Turks and Caicos Islands | 76.3 | 2022 |
| 2 | St. Kitts and Nevis | 64.2 | 2023 |
| 3 | St. Vincent and the Grenadines | 51.3 | 2023 |
| 4 | Jamaica | 49.4 | 2023 |
| 5 | Ecuador | 45.7 | 2023 |
| 6 | South Africa | 43.7 | 2022 |
| 7 | Haiti | 41.2 | 2023 |
| 8 | Trinidad and Tobago | 40.4 | 2022 |
| 9 | St. Lucia | 39.0 | 2023 |
| 10 | Bahamas, The | 32.2 | 2022 |
About This Indicator
Definition
An intentional homicide is defined as an unlawful death inflicted upon a person with the intent to cause death or serious injury.
Methodology
Data compiled by UNODC Research - Data Portal – Intentional Homicide, UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).
Source: World Bank - World Development IndicatorsView original source →