Lesotho: Homicide rate

The latest value from 2008 is 38.2 homicides per 100,000 people, a decline from 45.8 homicides per 100,000 people in 2007. In comparison, the world average is 8.3 homicides per 100,000 people, based on data from 140 countries. Historically, the average for Lesotho from 1990 to 2008 is 36.4 homicides per 100,000 people. The minimum value, 28.7 homicides per 100,000 people, was reached in 1990 while the maximum of 45.8 homicides per 100,000 people was recorded in 2007. 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.