New Caledonia: Homicide rate

The latest value from 2009 is 3.1 homicides per 100,000 people, a decline from 4.3 homicides per 100,000 people in 2008. In comparison, the world average is 8.2 homicides per 100,000 people, based on data from 138 countries. Historically, the average for New Caledonia from 2006 to 2009 is 3.9 homicides per 100,000 people. The minimum value, 3.1 homicides per 100,000 people, was reached in 2009 while the maximum of 4.8 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.