Uruguay—Intentional Homicides (per 100,000)
Category: MilitarySource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #28 of 145
Latest Value
11.2
2023
YoY Change
-0.4%
2022 → 2023
Global Rank
#28
of 145 countries
Maximum
12.4
2018
Minimum
5.8
2005
CAGR
+2.4%
24 years
Last
11.2
Previous
11.3
Highest
12.4
Lowest
5.8
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 11.2 | -0.4% |
| 2022 | 11.3 | +25.4% |
| 2021 | 9.0 | -10.2% |
| 2020 | 10.0 | -13.5% |
| 2019 | 11.6 | -6.5% |
| 2018 | 12.4 | +48.5% |
| 2017 | 8.4 | +5.7% |
| 2016 | 7.9 | -9.2% |
| 2015 | 8.7 | +8.9% |
| 2014 | 8.0 | +2.7% |
| 2013 | 7.8 | -2.9% |
| 2012 | 8.0 | +33.8% |
| 2011 | 6.0 | -3.2% |
| 2010 | 6.2 | -9.5% |
| 2009 | 6.8 | +2.0% |
| 2008 | 6.7 | +13.7% |
| 2007 | 5.9 | -4.1% |
| 2006 | 6.1 | +6.2% |
| 2005 | 5.8 | -5.1% |
| 2004 | 6.1 | +1.5% |
| 2003 | 6.0 | -14.8% |
| 2002 | 7.0 | +5.8% |
| 2001 | 6.7 | +1.6% |
| 2000 | 6.6 |
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 →