South Africa—Intentional Homicides (per 100,000)
Category: MilitarySource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #6 of 145
Latest Value
43.7
2022
YoY Change
+6.8%
2021 → 2022
Global Rank
#6
of 145 countries
Maximum
46.1
2000
Minimum
29.3
2011
CAGR
-0.2%
23 years
Last
43.7
Previous
40.9
Highest
46.1
Lowest
29.3
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 43.7 | +6.8% |
| 2021 | 40.9 | +24.2% |
| 2020 | 33.0 | -7.9% |
| 2019 | 35.8 | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 35.9 | +1.6% |
| 2017 | 35.3 | +6.2% |
| 2016 | 33.2 | +0.9% |
| 2015 | 32.9 | +2.8% |
| 2014 | 32.0 | +2.9% |
| 2013 | 31.1 | +3.3% |
| 2012 | 30.1 | +2.7% |
| 2011 | 29.3 | -3.3% |
| 2010 | 30.4 | -6.3% |
| 2009 | 32.4 | -8.4% |
| 2008 | 35.4 | -2.8% |
| 2007 | 36.4 | -4.7% |
| 2006 | 38.2 | +2.1% |
| 2005 | 37.4 | -2.4% |
| 2004 | 38.4 | -6.2% |
| 2003 | 40.9 | -8.9% |
| 2002 | 44.9 | -0.3% |
| 2001 | 45.0 | -2.5% |
| 2000 | 46.1 |
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 →