Iraq—Intentional Homicides (per 100,000)
Latest Value
9.5
2013
YoY Change
+18.1%
2012 → 2013
Maximum
15.9
2008
Minimum
8
2012
CAGR
-9.8%
6 years
Last
9.5
Previous
8
Highest
15.9
Lowest
8
Unit
per 100,000 people
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Iraq's homicide rate was 9.5 in 2013. This represents a +18.1% change from 2012. Over the past 6 years, the highest recorded value was 15.9 (2008) and the lowest was 8 (2012). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 9.5 | +18.1% |
| 2012 | 8 | -2.2% |
| 2011 | 8.2 | -5.5% |
| 2010 | 8.7 | +2.0% |
| 2009 | 8.5 | -46.4% |
| 2008 | 15.9 |
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