Dominican Republic—Intentional Homicides (per 100,000)
Category: MilitarySource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #30 of 145
Latest Value
10.9
2023
YoY Change
-11.7%
2022 → 2023
Global Rank
#30
of 145 countries
Maximum
26.0
2005
Minimum
8.7
2020
CAGR
-1.1%
23 years
Last
10.9
Previous
12.4
Highest
26.0
Lowest
8.7
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 10.9 | -11.7% |
| 2022 | 12.4 | +17.4% |
| 2021 | 10.5 | +20.7% |
| 2020 | 8.7 | -7.3% |
| 2019 | 9.4 | -4.9% |
| 2018 | 9.9 | -13.1% |
| 2017 | 11.4 | -25.6% |
| 2016 | 15.3 | -12.7% |
| 2014 | 17.5 | -9.6% |
| 2013 | 19.4 | -13.8% |
| 2012 | 22.5 | -10.9% |
| 2011 | 25.3 | +0.3% |
| 2010 | 25.2 | +2.8% |
| 2009 | 24.5 | -2.0% |
| 2008 | 25.0 | +12.0% |
| 2007 | 22.3 | -2.7% |
| 2006 | 23.0 | -11.6% |
| 2005 | 26.0 | +5.5% |
| 2004 | 24.6 | +16.1% |
| 2003 | 21.2 | +46.6% |
| 2002 | 14.4 | +15.1% |
| 2001 | 12.6 | -10.9% |
| 2000 | 14.1 |
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 →