Yemen, Rep.—Intentional Homicides (per 100,000)
Latest Value
5.8
2013
YoY Change
+2.2%
2012 → 2013
Maximum
5.8
2013
Minimum
2.9
2004
CAGR
+3.9%
8 years
Last
5.8
Previous
5.7
Highest
5.8
Lowest
2.9
Unit
per 100,000 people
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Yemen, Rep.'s homicide rate was 5.8 in 2013. This represents a +2.2% change from 2012. Over the past 8 years, the highest recorded value was 5.8 (2013) and the lowest was 2.9 (2004). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 5.8 | +2.2% |
| 2012 | 5.7 | +14.0% |
| 2011 | 5 | +21.4% |
| 2010 | 4.1 | +7.6% |
| 2009 | 3.8 | +30.6% |
| 2004 | 2.9 | -10.9% |
| 2003 | 3.3 | -7.6% |
| 2000 | 3.6 |
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).
Unit
per 100,000 people