Seychelles—Intentional Homicides (per 100,000)
Category: MilitarySource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #34 of 145Updated April 2026
Latest Value
8
2022
YoY Change
+96.0%
2021 → 2022
Global Rank
#34
of 145 countries
Maximum
17.6
2013
Minimum
4
2012
CAGR
-1.9%
18 years
Last
8
Previous
4.1
Highest
17.6
Lowest
4
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Seychelles's homicide rate was 8 in 2022, ranking #34 out of 145 countries. This represents a +96.0% change from 2021. Over the past 18 years, the highest recorded value was 17.6 (2013) and the lowest was 4 (2012). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 8 | +96.0% |
| 2021 | 4.1 | -45.7% |
| 2020 | 7.5 | -12.0% |
| 2019 | 8.5 | +8.6% |
| 2018 | 7.8 | +25.7% |
| 2017 | 6.2 | -43.0% |
| 2016 | 10.9 | +67.4% |
| 2015 | 6.5 | -57.3% |
| 2014 | 15.3 | -13.3% |
| 2013 | 17.6 | +338.8% |
| 2012 | 4 | -75.6% |
| 2011 | 16.5 | +74.0% |
| 2010 | 9.5 | -36.6% |
| 2009 | 15 | +130.6% |
| 2008 | 6.5 | -25.9% |
| 2007 | 8.7 | -12.2% |
| 2006 | 10 | -12.2% |
| 2004 | 11.3 |
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 | 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).