Nicaragua—Intentional Homicides (per 100,000)
Category: MilitarySource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #27 of 145
Latest Value
11.3
2021
YoY Change
+42.9%
2019 → 2021
Global Rank
#27
of 145 countries
Maximum
14.2
2009
Minimum
6.8
2017
CAGR
+0.9%
21 years
Last
11.3
Previous
7.9
Highest
14.2
Lowest
6.8
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 11.3 | +42.9% |
| 2019 | 7.9 | -25.5% |
| 2018 | 10.7 | +56.2% |
| 2017 | 6.8 | -6.1% |
| 2016 | 7.3 | -14.7% |
| 2015 | 8.5 | -1.5% |
| 2014 | 8.7 | -12.8% |
| 2013 | 9.9 | -13.0% |
| 2012 | 11.4 | -10.1% |
| 2011 | 12.7 | -7.3% |
| 2010 | 13.7 | -3.5% |
| 2009 | 14.2 | +7.4% |
| 2008 | 13.2 | +1.6% |
| 2007 | 13.0 | -2.5% |
| 2006 | 13.3 | -2.4% |
| 2005 | 13.6 | +11.4% |
| 2004 | 12.3 | +0.5% |
| 2003 | 12.2 | +13.3% |
| 2002 | 10.8 | +1.9% |
| 2001 | 10.6 | +11.4% |
| 2000 | 9.5 |
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 →