Bosnia and Herzegovina—Intentional Homicides (per 100,000)
Category: MilitarySource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #95 of 145Updated April 2026
Latest Value
1.2
2023
YoY Change
+12.1%
2022 → 2023
Global Rank
#95
of 145 countries
Maximum
2.4
2000
Minimum
1
2021
CAGR
-2.8%
21 years
Last
1.2
Previous
1.1
Highest
2.4
Lowest
1
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Bosnia and Herzegovina's homicide rate was 1.2 in 2023, ranking #95 out of 145 countries. This represents a +12.1% change from 2022. Over the past 21 years, the highest recorded value was 2.4 (2000) and the lowest was 1 (2021). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1.2 | +12.1% |
| 2022 | 1.1 | +10.7% |
| 2021 | 1 | -24.3% |
| 2020 | 1.3 | +3.8% |
| 2019 | 1.3 | +9.0% |
| 2018 | 1.2 | -6.0% |
| 2017 | 1.2 | -5.5% |
| 2016 | 1.3 | -20.0% |
| 2015 | 1.6 | +15.5% |
| 2014 | 1.4 | +10.1% |
| 2013 | 1.3 | -25.8% |
| 2012 | 1.7 | +25.9% |
| 2011 | 1.4 | -7.2% |
| 2010 | 1.5 | -19.7% |
| 2009 | 1.8 | +9.5% |
| 2008 | 1.7 | +1.7% |
| 2007 | 1.6 | +0.1% |
| 2004 | 1.6 | -23.6% |
| 2002 | 2.1 | +9.5% |
| 2001 | 2 | -17.6% |
| 2000 | 2.4 |
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).