Burundi—Intentional Homicides (per 100,000)
Latest Value
5.6
2016
YoY Change
+35.4%
2015 → 2016
Maximum
5.6
2016
Minimum
4.2
2015
CAGR
+3.3%
5 years
Last
5.6
Previous
4.2
Highest
5.6
Lowest
4.2
Unit
per 100,000 people
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Burundi's homicide rate was 5.6 in 2016. This represents a +35.4% change from 2015. Over the past 5 years, the highest recorded value was 5.6 (2016) and the lowest was 4.2 (2015). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 5.6 | +35.4% |
| 2015 | 4.2 | -20.1% |
| 2014 | 5.2 | +4.8% |
| 2013 | 5 | +0.3% |
| 2012 | 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 | 2023 |
| 10 | Bahamas | 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