Iran, Islamic Rep.—Intentional Homicides (per 100,000)
Latest Value
2.4
2014
YoY Change
-6.2%
2013 → 2014
Maximum
2.9
2009
Minimum
2.4
2014
CAGR
-3.9%
3 years
Last
2.4
Previous
2.5
Highest
2.9
Lowest
2.4
Unit
per 100,000 people
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Iran, Islamic Rep.'s homicide rate was 2.4 in 2014. This represents a -6.2% change from 2013. Over the past 3 years, the highest recorded value was 2.9 (2009) and the lowest was 2.4 (2014). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2.4 | -6.2% |
| 2013 | 2.5 | -12.6% |
| 2009 | 2.9 |
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