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Bahamas Homicide Rate

Bahamas' homicide rate rose to 29.17 per 100,000 in 2021, up from 17.96 per 100,000 in 2020, according to World Bank. This represents an increase of 11.21 from the previous year. The Bahamas has the 9th highest homicide rate. Within Americas, it ranks 8th out of 38 countries.

Yearly Historical Data (1990-2021)

(in Per 100,000)
Year Homicide Rate (Per 100,000)
2021 29.17
2020 17.96
2019 23.48
2018 22.64
2017 30.57
2016 28.03
2015 37.18
2014 31.35
2013 30.86
2012 28.79
2011 33.6
2010 25.18
2009 23.64
2008 20.12
2007 21.81
2006 17.3
2005 14.95
2004 12.82
2003 14.77
2002 15.57
2001 13.05
2000 22.77
1997 14.83
1996 16.73
1995 13.35
1994 17.69
1993 12.15
1992 14.54
1991 10.14
1990 16.62
Bahamas Homicide Rate : Definition
Homicide Rate measures the number of intentional murders per 100,000 people in Bahamas.
Indicator Last Value Prior Value Period
Population 401,283 399,440 2024
Primary Enrollment Rate 77.93% 93.82% 2023