Greenland—Intentional Homicides (per 100,000)
Latest Value
5.4
2016
YoY Change
-25.1%
2015 → 2016
Maximum
30.1
2001
Minimum
1.8
2011
CAGR
-8.7%
17 years
Last
5.4
Previous
7.1
Highest
30.1
Lowest
1.8
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Greenland's homicide rate was 5.4 in 2016. This represents a -25.1% change from 2015. Over the past 17 years, the highest recorded value was 30.1 (2001) and the lowest was 1.8 (2011). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 5.4 | -25.1% |
| 2015 | 7.1 | +0.3% |
| 2014 | 7.1 | -42.5% |
| 2013 | 12.4 | -12.1% |
| 2012 | 14.1 | +700.8% |
| 2011 | 1.8 | -90.9% |
| 2010 | 19.4 | +9.8% |
| 2009 | 17.7 | +25.3% |
| 2008 | 14.1 | +0.2% |
| 2007 | 14.1 | +0.2% |
| 2006 | 14.1 | -19.9% |
| 2005 | 17.6 | -9.2% |
| 2004 | 19.3 | +119.4% |
| 2003 | 8.8 | -58.5% |
| 2002 | 21.2 | -29.6% |
| 2001 | 30.1 | +30.3% |
| 2000 | 23.1 |
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).