Zambia—Intentional Homicides (per 100,000)
Latest Value
5.2
2015
YoY Change
+0.2%
2014 → 2015
Maximum
8
2000
Minimum
5.2
2014
CAGR
-2.8%
9 years
Last
5.2
Previous
5.2
Highest
8
Lowest
5.2
Unit
per 100,000 people
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Zambia's homicide rate was 5.2 in 2015. This represents a +0.2% change from 2014. Over the past 9 years, the highest recorded value was 8 (2000) and the lowest was 5.2 (2014). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 5.2 | +0.2% |
| 2014 | 5.2 | -7.8% |
| 2013 | 5.6 | -5.1% |
| 2012 | 5.9 | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 6 | +2.6% |
| 2010 | 5.8 | -3.2% |
| 2009 | 6 | +12.9% |
| 2008 | 5.3 | -33.0% |
| 2000 | 8 |
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