Guatemala: Kidnapping rate

The latest value from 2015 is 2.5 kidnappings per 100,000 people, an increase from 0.3 kidnappings per 100,000 people in 2014. In comparison, the world average is 2.3 kidnappings per 100,000 people, based on data from 90 countries. Historically, the average for Guatemala from 2004 to 2015 is 0.8 kidnappings per 100,000 people. The minimum value, 0.3 kidnappings per 100,000 people, was reached in 2013 while the maximum of 2.5 kidnappings per 100,000 people was recorded in 2015. 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.