Sri Lanka—Intentional Homicides (per 100,000)
Category: MilitarySource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #61 of 145
Latest Value
3.3
2019
YoY Change
+43.3%
2018 → 2019
Global Rank
#61
of 145 countries
Maximum
10.0
2006
Minimum
2.2
2017
CAGR
-4.2%
14 years
Last
3.3
Previous
2.3
Highest
10.0
Lowest
2.2
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3.3 | +43.3% |
| 2018 | 2.3 | +5.0% |
| 2017 | 2.2 | -9.0% |
| 2016 | 2.4 | +7.9% |
| 2015 | 2.2 | -12.7% |
| 2014 | 2.6 | -11.4% |
| 2013 | 2.9 | -9.2% |
| 2012 | 3.2 | -8.4% |
| 2011 | 3.5 | -4.7% |
| 2010 | 3.7 | -31.0% |
| 2009 | 5.3 | -45.4% |
| 2008 | 9.7 | -3.4% |
| 2006 | 10.0 | +66.6% |
| 2005 | 6.0 |
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 →