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Argentina Homicide Rate

Argentina's homicide rate fell to 4.62 per 100,000 in 2021, down from 5.37 per 100,000 in 2020, according to World Bank. This represents a decrease of 0.75 from the previous year. Argentina has homicide rate higher than the global median (4.62 vs median 2.32). Compared with the median in Americas, Argentina is lower (4.62 vs regional median 13.41) and ranks 32nd out of 38 countries in Americas.

Yearly Historical Data (2001-2021)

(in Per 100,000)
Year Homicide Rate (Per 100,000)
2021 4.62
2020 5.37
2019 5.16
2018 5.37
2017 5.26
2016 6.01
2015 6.56
2014 7.54
2013 7.25
2012 6.31
2011 6.05
2010 5.8
2009 6.49
2008 5.89
2007 5.36
2006 5.35
2005 5.63
2004 6.05
2003 7.75
2002 9.42
2001 8.35
Argentina Homicide Rate : Definition
Homicide Rate measures the number of intentional murders per 100,000 people in Argentina.
Indicator Last Value Prior Value Period
Gini Index 42.4 points 40.7 points 2023
Happiness Index 6.4 points 6.19 points 2024
Population 45.7M 45.54M 2024
Poverty Rate 1.2% 1.3% 2023
Primary Enrollment Rate 108.72% 110.16% 2022