Egypt, Arab Rep.—Intentional Homicides (per 100,000)
Latest Value
1.3
2017
YoY Change
-13.0%
2016 → 2017
Maximum
3
2011
Minimum
0.4
2004
CAGR
+5.7%
14 years
Last
1.3
Previous
1.5
Highest
3
Lowest
0.4
Unit
per 100,000 people
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Egypt, Arab Rep.'s homicide rate was 1.3 in 2017. This represents a -13.0% change from 2016. Over the past 14 years, the highest recorded value was 3 (2011) and the lowest was 0.4 (2004). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1.3 | -13.0% |
| 2016 | 1.5 | -12.3% |
| 2015 | 1.7 | -42.0% |
| 2014 | 3 | +25.1% |
| 2012 | 2.4 | -20.2% |
| 2011 | 3 | +43.9% |
| 2010 | 2.1 | +97.8% |
| 2009 | 1 | -7.5% |
| 2008 | 1.1 | +39.6% |
| 2007 | 0.8 | +21.5% |
| 2006 | 0.7 | +3.1% |
| 2005 | 0.6 | +58.9% |
| 2004 | 0.4 | -33.0% |
| 2003 | 0.6 |
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