China—Intentional Homicides (per 100,000)
Category: MilitarySource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #135 of 145Updated August 2026
Latest Value
0.5
2020
YoY Change
-3.2%
2019 → 2020
Global Rank
#135
of 145 countries
Maximum
2
2002
Minimum
0.5
2020
CAGR
-7.5%
19 years
Last
0.5
Previous
0.5
Highest
2
Lowest
0.5
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
China's homicide rate was 0.5 in 2020, ranking #135 out of 145 countries. This represents a -3.2% change from 2019. Over the past 19 years, the highest recorded value was 2 (2002) and the lowest was 0.5 (2020). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
In 2020, China's intentional homicide rate was 0.5 per 100,000, ranking 135th globally, slightly decreasing by 3.2% from 2019.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 0.5 | -3.2% |
| 2019 | 0.5 | -2.3% |
| 2018 | 0.5 | -6.3% |
| 2017 | 0.6 | -8.0% |
| 2016 | 0.6 | -6.7% |
| 2015 | 0.7 | -9.3% |
| 2014 | 0.7 | -5.8% |
| 2013 | 0.8 | -6.4% |
| 2012 | 0.8 | -6.7% |
| 2011 | 0.9 | -11.0% |
| 2010 | 1 | -9.2% |
| 2009 | 1.1 | -1.6% |
| 2008 | 1.1 | -8.7% |
| 2007 | 1.2 | -10.8% |
| 2006 | 1.4 | -14.0% |
| 2005 | 1.6 | -16.5% |
| 2004 | 1.9 | +0.7% |
| 2003 | 1.9 | -7.7% |
| 2002 | 2 |
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).