Qatar: Kidnapping rate

The latest value from 2004 is 0.8 kidnappings per 100,000 people, a decline from 1 kidnappings per 100,000 people in 2003. In comparison, the world average is 2.3 kidnappings per 100,000 people, based on data from 66 countries. Historically, the average for Qatar from 2003 to 2004 is 0.9 kidnappings per 100,000 people. The minimum value, 0.8 kidnappings per 100,000 people, was reached in 2004 while the maximum of 1 kidnappings per 100,000 people was recorded in 2003. 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.