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China Homicide Rate

China's homicide rate fell to 0.5 per 100,000 in 2020, down from 0.52 per 100,000 in 2019, according to World Bank. This represents a decrease of 0.02 from the previous year. China has the 18th lowest homicide rate. Within Asia, it ranks 26th out of 35 countries.

Yearly Historical Data (1995-2020)

(in Per 100,000)
Year Homicide Rate (Per 100,000)
2020 0.5
2019 0.52
2018 0.53
2017 0.57
2016 0.62
2015 0.66
2014 0.73
2013 0.77
2012 0.83
2011 0.89
2010 0.99
2009 1.1
2008 1.11
2007 1.22
2006 1.37
2005 1.59
2004 1.91
2003 1.89
2002 2.05
1997 2.11
1996 2.07
1995 2.25
China Homicide Rate : Definition
Homicide Rate measures the number of intentional murders per 100,000 people in China.
Indicator Last Value Prior Value Period
Adult Literacy Rate 97% 95% 2020
Gini Index 35.7 points 37.1 points 2021
Happiness Index 5.92 points 5.97 points 2024
Population 1.41B 1.41B 2024
Poverty Rate 0% 0% 2021
Primary Enrollment Rate 99.32% 100.17% 2023