South Africa: Homicide rate

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 South Africa

Homicides per 100,000 people

 Latest value 35.9
 Year 2017
 Measure homicides per 100,000 people
 Data availability 1994 - 2017
 Average 42.1
 Min - Max 29.8 - 63.9
 Source The UN office on drugs and crime
The latest value from 2017 is 35.9 homicides per 100,000 people, an increase from 34 homicides per 100,000 people in 2016. In comparison, the world average is 7.4 homicides per 100,000 people, based on data from 97 countries. Historically, the average for South Africa from 1994 to 2017 is 42.1 homicides per 100,000 people. The minimum value, 29.8 homicides per 100,000 people, was reached in 2011 while the maximum of 63.9 homicides per 100,000 people was recorded in 1995. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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South Africa - Homicide rate - Recent values chart

Historical series
South Africa - Homicide rate - historical chart - 1994-2017




Definition: Number of homicides per 100,000 people per year.

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