American Samoa—Intentional Homicides (per 100,000)
Latest Value
25.5
2018
YoY Change
+88.2%
2017 → 2018
Maximum
25.5
2018
Minimum
1.8
2001
CAGR
+17.1%
17 years
Last
25.5
Previous
13.6
Highest
25.5
Lowest
1.8
Unit
per 100,000 people
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
American Samoa's homicide rate was 25.5 in 2018. This represents a +88.2% change from 2017. Over the past 17 years, the highest recorded value was 25.5 (2018) and the lowest was 1.8 (2001). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 25.5 | +88.2% |
| 2017 | 13.6 | +79.4% |
| 2015 | 7.6 | +34.8% |
| 2014 | 5.6 | +1.0% |
| 2013 | 5.6 | +51.3% |
| 2012 | 3.7 | -59.7% |
| 2011 | 9.1 | +0.6% |
| 2010 | 9.1 | +151.4% |
| 2009 | 3.6 | -33.0% |
| 2008 | 5.4 | +201.5% |
| 2007 | 1.8 | -74.9% |
| 2006 | 7.1 | -33.0% |
| 2005 | 10.6 | +50.5% |
| 2004 | 7 | +33.7% |
| 2003 | 5.3 | -57.1% |
| 2002 | 12.3 | +599.9% |
| 2001 | 1.8 |
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).
Unit
per 100,000 people