Malawi—Intentional Homicides (per 100,000)
Latest Value
1.8
2012
YoY Change
-21.0%
2011 → 2012
Maximum
7.8
2001
Minimum
1.6
2005
CAGR
-9.9%
13 years
Last
1.8
Previous
2.2
Highest
7.8
Lowest
1.6
Unit
per 100,000 people
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Malawi's homicide rate was 1.8 in 2012. This represents a -21.0% change from 2011. Over the past 13 years, the highest recorded value was 7.8 (2001) and the lowest was 1.6 (2005). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1.8 | -21.0% |
| 2011 | 2.2 | -35.9% |
| 2010 | 3.5 | +57.8% |
| 2009 | 2.2 | -60.2% |
| 2008 | 5.6 | +9.8% |
| 2007 | 5.1 | -18.3% |
| 2006 | 6.2 | +299.3% |
| 2005 | 1.6 | -52.6% |
| 2004 | 3.3 | +33.5% |
| 2003 | 2.5 | -48.4% |
| 2002 | 4.8 | -38.5% |
| 2001 | 7.8 | +25.5% |
| 2000 | 6.2 |
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