Samoa—Intentional Homicides (per 100,000)
Latest Value
6.3
2018
YoY Change
+83.8%
2017 → 2018
Maximum
8.4
2009
Minimum
3
2013
CAGR
-3.2%
5 years
Last
6.3
Previous
3.4
Highest
8.4
Lowest
3
Unit
per 100,000 people
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Samoa's homicide rate was 6.3 in 2018. This represents a +83.8% change from 2017. Over the past 5 years, the highest recorded value was 8.4 (2009) and the lowest was 3 (2013). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 6.3 | +83.8% |
| 2017 | 3.4 | +12.6% |
| 2013 | 3 | -63.5% |
| 2010 | 8.3 | -0.8% |
| 2009 | 8.4 |
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