Sierra Leone—Intentional Homicides (per 100,000)
Category: MilitarySource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #74 of 145
Latest Value
2.2
2020
YoY Change
+26.2%
2015 → 2020
Global Rank
#74
of 145 countries
Maximum
3.1
2008
Minimum
1.7
2012
CAGR
+0.4%
11 years
Last
2.2
Previous
1.8
Highest
3.1
Lowest
1.7
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2.2 | +26.2% |
| 2015 | 1.8 | +2.1% |
| 2012 | 1.7 | -41.1% |
| 2011 | 2.9 | +11.8% |
| 2010 | 2.6 | +0.4% |
| 2009 | 2.6 | -16.4% |
| 2008 | 3.1 | +33.9% |
| 2007 | 2.3 | +29.8% |
| 2006 | 1.8 | -0.2% |
| 2005 | 1.8 | -14.0% |
| 2004 | 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 →