Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: Kidnapping rate

The latest value from 2016 is 8.2 kidnappings per 100,000 people, an increase from 3.7 kidnappings per 100,000 people in 2012. In comparison, the world average is 2.3 kidnappings per 100,000 people, based on data from 77 countries. Historically, the average for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines from 2004 to 2016 is 3.6 kidnappings per 100,000 people. The minimum value, 0.9 kidnappings per 100,000 people, was reached in 2009 while the maximum of 8.2 kidnappings per 100,000 people was recorded in 2016. 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.