Solomon Islands—Intentional Homicides (per 100,000)
Latest Value
3.7
2008
YoY Change
-28.2%
2007 → 2008
Maximum
5.4
2005
Minimum
3.7
2008
CAGR
-3.0%
5 years
Last
3.7
Previous
5.2
Highest
5.4
Lowest
3.7
Unit
per 100,000 people
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Solomon Islands's homicide rate was 3.7 in 2008. This represents a -28.2% change from 2007. Over the past 5 years, the highest recorded value was 5.4 (2005) and the lowest was 3.7 (2008). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 3.7 | -28.2% |
| 2007 | 5.2 | +11.1% |
| 2006 | 4.7 | -13.1% |
| 2005 | 5.4 | +27.7% |
| 2004 | 4.2 |
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