Palau—Intentional Homicides (per 100,000)
Latest Value
11.2
2018
YoY Change
-33.5%
2015 → 2018
Maximum
16.9
2015
Minimum
11.2
2018
CAGR
-12.7%
2 years
Last
11.2
Previous
16.9
Highest
16.9
Lowest
11.2
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Palau's homicide rate was 11.2 in 2018. This represents a -33.5% change from 2015. Over the past 2 years, the highest recorded value was 16.9 (2015) and the lowest was 11.2 (2018). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 11.2 | -33.5% |
| 2015 | 16.9 |
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).