Belgium: Kidnapping rate

For that indicator, we provide data for Belgium from 2003 to 2017. The average value for Belgium during that period was 9.9 kidnappings per 100,000 people with a minimum of 8.6 kidnappings per 100,000 people in 2006 and a maximum of 10.8 kidnappings per 100,000 people in 2011. The latest value from 2017 is 10.3 kidnappings per 100,000 people. For comparison, the world average in 2017 based on 65 countries is 1.8 kidnappings per 100,000 people. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

Definition: Number of kidnappings per 100,000 people per year.