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Belize Homicide Rate

Belize's homicide rate rose to 31.25 per 100,000 in 2021, up from 25.83 per 100,000 in 2020, according to World Bank. This represents an increase of 5.42 from the previous year. Belize has the 5th highest homicide rate. Other top countries are Jamaica, South Africa, Saint Lucia and Honduras.

Yearly Historical Data (2000-2021)

(in Per 100,000)
Year Homicide Rate (Per 100,000)
2021 31.25
2020 25.83
2019 34.44
2018 37.43
2017 37.9
2016 37.57
2015 33.07
2014 34.91
2013 28.72
2012 43.02
2011 37.63
2010 40.05
2009 30.87
2008 33.7
2007 32.64
2006 31.86
2005 28.89
2004 29.03
2003 25.38
2002 33.99
2001 25.8
2000 17.05
Belize Homicide Rate : Definition
Homicide Rate measures the number of intentional murders per 100,000 people in Belize.
Indicator Last Value Prior Value Period
Gini Index 39.9 points 53.2 points 2018
Happiness Index 6.71 points 5.96 points 2024
Population 417,072 411,106 2024
Poverty Rate 1% 22.5% 2018
Primary Enrollment Rate 96.95% 99.94% 2023