Dominica: Homicide rate

The latest value from 2023 is 27.1 homicides per 100,000 people, a decline from 28.4 homicides per 100,000 people in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 7.7 homicides per 100,000 people, based on data from 82 countries. Historically, the average for Dominica from 1998 to 2023 is 15 homicides per 100,000 people. The minimum value, 1.5 homicides per 100,000 people, was reached in 2001 while the maximum of 28.4 homicides per 100,000 people was recorded in 2022. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

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