United States—Intentional Homicides (per 100,000)
Category: MilitarySource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #46 of 145
Latest Value
5.8
2023
YoY Change
-11.5%
2022 → 2023
Global Rank
#46
of 145 countries
Maximum
6.8
2021
Minimum
4.4
2014
CAGR
+0.2%
21 years
Last
5.8
Previous
6.5
Highest
6.8
Lowest
4.4
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5.8 | -11.5% |
| 2022 | 6.5 | -3.9% |
| 2021 | 6.8 | +6.7% |
| 2020 | 6.4 | +28.8% |
| 2019 | 4.9 | +1.0% |
| 2018 | 4.9 | -6.1% |
| 2017 | 5.2 | -1.6% |
| 2016 | 5.3 | +8.6% |
| 2015 | 4.9 | +11.1% |
| 2014 | 4.4 | -2.0% |
| 2013 | 4.5 | -4.5% |
| 2012 | 4.7 | +0.4% |
| 2011 | 4.7 | -1.4% |
| 2010 | 4.7 | -5.3% |
| 2009 | 5.0 | -7.4% |
| 2008 | 5.4 | -4.9% |
| 2007 | 5.7 | -2.1% |
| 2006 | 5.8 | +2.5% |
| 2002 | 5.7 | -15.6% |
| 2001 | 6.7 | +20.9% |
| 2000 | 5.5 |
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 →