Ghana—Intentional Homicides (per 100,000)
Category: MilitarySource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #82 of 145
Latest Value
1.8
2022
YoY Change
-1.3%
2021 → 2022
Global Rank
#82
of 145 countries
Maximum
2.1
2001
Minimum
1.6
2011
CAGR
-0.8%
22 years
Last
1.8
Previous
1.9
Highest
2.1
Lowest
1.6
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1.8 | -1.3% |
| 2021 | 1.9 | +6.5% |
| 2020 | 1.7 | -4.7% |
| 2019 | 1.8 | +11.9% |
| 2018 | 1.6 | -19.6% |
| 2017 | 2.0 | +8.5% |
| 2016 | 1.9 | +2.2% |
| 2015 | 1.8 | -5.5% |
| 2014 | 1.9 | -3.8% |
| 2013 | 2.0 | -3.9% |
| 2012 | 2.1 | +29.2% |
| 2011 | 1.6 | -2.1% |
| 2010 | 1.7 | -3.5% |
| 2009 | 1.7 | -3.1% |
| 2008 | 1.8 | +5.1% |
| 2007 | 1.7 | -5.6% |
| 2006 | 1.8 | +2.1% |
| 2005 | 1.8 | -15.3% |
| 2004 | 2.1 | +1.0% |
| 2003 | 2.0 | +5.8% |
| 2002 | 1.9 | -9.9% |
| 2001 | 2.1 |
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 →