Central African Republic: Homicide rate
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| Central African Republic |
Homicides per 100,000 people |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 19.8 |
| Year | 2016 |
| Measure | homicides per 100,000 people |
| Data availability | 2012 - 2016 |
| Average | 15.4 |
| Min - Max | 13.1 - 19.8 |
| Source | The UN office on drugs and crime |
The latest value from 2016 is 19.8 homicides per 100,000 people, an increase from 13.1 homicides per 100,000 people in 2015. In comparison, the world average is 7.9 homicides per 100,000 people, based on data from 118 countries. Historically, the average for the Central African Republic from 2012 to 2016 is 15.4 homicides per 100,000 people. The minimum value, 13.1 homicides per 100,000 people, was reached in 2015 while the maximum of 19.8 homicides per 100,000 people was recorded in 2016.
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Definition: Number of homicides per 100,000 people per year.
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imprisonment rate | 16 | 2015 | prisoners per 100,000 people |
| Homicide rate | 19.8 | 2016 | homicides per 100,000 people |