Kidnapping rate - Country rankings
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Kidnappings per 100,000 people, 2017:
The average for 2017 based on 3 countries was 5.9 kidnappings per 100,000 people. The highest value was in South Africa: 9.6 kidnappings per 100,000 people and the lowest value was in Cameroon: 3.5 kidnappings per 100,000 people. The indicator is available from 2003 to 2017. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.Measure: kidnappings per 100,000 people; Source: The UN office on drugs and crime
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| Countries | Kidnapping rate, 2017 | Global rank | Available data |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 9.6 | 1 | 2015 - 2017 |
| Benin | 4.7 | 2 | 2017 - 2017 |
| Cameroon | 3.5 | 3 | 2012 - 2017 |
Definition: Number of kidnappings per 100,000 people per year.
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