Bahrain—Intentional Homicides (per 100,000)
Category: MilitarySource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #142 of 145Updated April 2026
Latest Value
0.2
2022
YoY Change
+193.8%
2021 → 2022
Global Rank
#142
of 145 countries
Maximum
1.3
2001
Minimum
0.1
2021
CAGR
-8.6%
17 years
Last
0.2
Previous
0.1
Highest
1.3
Lowest
0.1
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Bahrain's homicide rate was 0.2 in 2022, ranking #142 out of 145 countries. This represents a +193.8% change from 2021. Over the past 17 years, the highest recorded value was 1.3 (2001) and the lowest was 0.1 (2021). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0.2 | +193.8% |
| 2021 | 0.1 | -75.3% |
| 2019 | 0.3 | -19.4% |
| 2018 | 0.3 | -17.5% |
| 2017 | 0.4 | +44.7% |
| 2016 | 0.3 | +27.7% |
| 2015 | 0.2 | -68.0% |
| 2014 | 0.7 | -21.6% |
| 2013 | 0.9 | +18.2% |
| 2012 | 0.7 | -25.6% |
| 2011 | 1 | +503.2% |
| 2010 | 0.2 | -85.0% |
| 2009 | 1.1 | +105.2% |
| 2008 | 0.5 | +41.5% |
| 2007 | 0.4 | -64.4% |
| 2002 | 1.1 | -17.3% |
| 2001 | 1.3 |
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).