Liberia—Intentional Homicides (per 100,000)
Latest Value
3.1
2012
YoY Change
-19.1%
2011 → 2012
Maximum
4.6
2008
Minimum
2.7
2007
CAGR
+2.5%
6 years
Last
3.1
Previous
3.8
Highest
4.6
Lowest
2.7
Unit
per 100,000 people
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Liberia's homicide rate was 3.1 in 2012. This represents a -19.1% change from 2011. Over the past 6 years, the highest recorded value was 4.6 (2008) and the lowest was 2.7 (2007). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 3.1 | -19.1% |
| 2011 | 3.8 | +20.0% |
| 2010 | 3.2 | -13.6% |
| 2009 | 3.7 | -20.6% |
| 2008 | 4.6 | +70.0% |
| 2007 | 2.7 |
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 | 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