Turkey: Kidnapping rate

The latest value from 2016 is 33.5 kidnappings per 100,000 people, a decline from 40.6 kidnappings per 100,000 people in 2015. In comparison, the world average is 2.3 kidnappings per 100,000 people, based on data from 77 countries. Historically, the average for Turkey from 2003 to 2016 is 18.9 kidnappings per 100,000 people. The minimum value, 11.4 kidnappings per 100,000 people, was reached in 2004 while the maximum of 40.6 kidnappings per 100,000 people was recorded in 2015. 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.