France—Intentional Homicides (per 100,000)
Category: MilitarySource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #92 of 145Updated April 2026
Latest Value
1.3
2023
YoY Change
+7.8%
2022 → 2023
Global Rank
#92
of 145 countries
Maximum
1.9
2002
Minimum
1
2020
CAGR
-1.2%
24 years
Last
1.3
Previous
1.2
Highest
1.9
Lowest
1
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
France's homicide rate was 1.3 in 2023, ranking #92 out of 145 countries. This represents a +7.8% change from 2022. Over the past 24 years, the highest recorded value was 1.9 (2002) and the lowest was 1 (2020). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1.3 | +7.8% |
| 2022 | 1.2 | +11.5% |
| 2021 | 1.1 | +5.8% |
| 2020 | 1 | -8.3% |
| 2019 | 1.1 | +7.8% |
| 2018 | 1.1 | -2.3% |
| 2017 | 1.1 | -9.1% |
| 2016 | 1.2 | -23.2% |
| 2015 | 1.6 | +27.3% |
| 2014 | 1.2 | +1.5% |
| 2013 | 1.2 | -1.4% |
| 2012 | 1.2 | -8.9% |
| 2011 | 1.3 | +7.0% |
| 2010 | 1.3 | -3.3% |
| 2009 | 1.3 | -20.2% |
| 2008 | 1.6 | +2.3% |
| 2007 | 1.6 | +12.3% |
| 2006 | 1.4 | -10.6% |
| 2005 | 1.6 | -2.1% |
| 2004 | 1.6 | -0.4% |
| 2003 | 1.6 | -12.4% |
| 2002 | 1.9 | +6.1% |
| 2001 | 1.7 | -1.1% |
| 2000 | 1.8 |
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).