El Salvador: Theft rate

The latest value from 2015 is 139 thefts per 100,000 people, an increase from 123 thefts per 100,000 people in 2014. In comparison, the world average is 865 thefts per 100,000 people, based on data from 71 countries. Historically, the average for El Salvador from 2005 to 2015 is 160 thefts per 100,000 people. The minimum value, 123 thefts per 100,000 people, was reached in 2014 while the maximum of 191 thefts per 100,000 people was recorded in 2006. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

Definition: Number of thefts incidents per 100,000 people per year.