Botswana: Kidnapping rate

The latest value from 2014 is 0.1 kidnappings per 100,000 people, a decline from 0.2 kidnappings per 100,000 people in 2011. In comparison, the world average is 1.5 kidnappings per 100,000 people, based on data from 79 countries. Historically, the average for Botswana from 2009 to 2014 is 0.1 kidnappings per 100,000 people. The minimum value, 0.1 kidnappings per 100,000 people, was reached in 2009 while the maximum of 0.2 kidnappings per 100,000 people was recorded in 2011. 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.