Jamaica—Intentional Homicides (per 100,000)
Category: MilitarySource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #4 of 145
Latest Value
49.4
2023
YoY Change
-6.9%
2022 → 2023
Global Rank
#4
of 145 countries
Maximum
62.3
2005
Minimum
34.0
2000
CAGR
+1.6%
24 years
Last
49.4
Previous
53.1
Highest
62.3
Lowest
34.0
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 49.4 | -6.9% |
| 2022 | 53.1 | +2.3% |
| 2021 | 51.9 | +10.3% |
| 2020 | 47.1 | -0.8% |
| 2019 | 47.5 | +3.8% |
| 2018 | 45.7 | -21.9% |
| 2017 | 58.5 | +21.4% |
| 2016 | 48.2 | +11.7% |
| 2015 | 43.1 | +19.9% |
| 2014 | 36.0 | -16.7% |
| 2013 | 43.2 | +8.6% |
| 2012 | 39.7 | -3.2% |
| 2011 | 41.0 | -22.0% |
| 2010 | 52.6 | -14.4% |
| 2009 | 61.5 | +3.5% |
| 2008 | 59.4 | +1.8% |
| 2007 | 58.4 | +17.6% |
| 2006 | 49.6 | -20.4% |
| 2005 | 62.3 | +13.2% |
| 2004 | 55.0 | +50.0% |
| 2003 | 36.7 | -7.3% |
| 2002 | 39.6 | -8.8% |
| 2001 | 43.4 | +27.6% |
| 2000 | 34.0 |
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 →