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Jamaica Homicide Rate

Jamaica's homicide rate rose to 52.13 per 100,000 in 2021, up from 47.26 per 100,000 in 2020, according to World Bank. This represents an increase of 4.87 from the previous year. Jamaica has the highest homicide rate, followed by South Africa and Saint Lucia.

Yearly Historical Data (1990-2021)

(in Per 100,000)
Year Homicide Rate (Per 100,000)
2021 52.13
2020 47.26
2019 47.62
2018 45.84
2017 58.65
2016 48.31
2015 43.26
2014 36.09
2013 43.34
2012 39.93
2011 41.26
2010 52.93
2009 61.82
2008 59.71
2007 58.64
2006 49.82
2005 62.54
2004 55.22
2003 36.78
2002 39.61
2001 43.38
2000 33.96
1999 32.89
1998 33.34
1997 40.63
1996 36.52
1995 31.08
1994 27.86
1993 26.72
1992 25.96
1991 23.47
1990 22.74
Jamaica Homicide Rate : Definition
Homicide Rate measures the number of intentional murders per 100,000 people in Jamaica.
Indicator Last Value Prior Value Period
Gini Index 39.9 points 35.3 points 2021
Happiness Index 5.87 points 5.84 points 2024
Population 2.84M 2.84M 2024
Poverty Rate 1.4% 0.4% 2021
Primary Enrollment Rate 84.46% 90.74% 2023