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Kuwait Homicide Rate

Kuwait's homicide rate fell to 0.25 per 100,000 in 2020, down from 0.36 per 100,000 in 2019, according to World Bank. This represents a decrease of 0.11 from the previous year. Kuwait has the 7th lowest homicide rate. Within Asia, it ranks 31st out of 35 countries.

Yearly Historical Data (1996-2020)

(in Per 100,000)
Year Homicide Rate (Per 100,000)
2020 0.25
2019 0.36
2018 0.86
2017 1.12
2012 1.8
2011 1.88
2010 2.04
2009 1.75
2008 1.43
2007 2.35
2006 1.9
2005 1.83
2004 2
2003 1.38
2002 1.12
2001 1.96
1996 0.94
Kuwait Homicide Rate : Definition
Homicide Rate measures the number of intentional murders per 100,000 people in Kuwait.
Indicator Last Value Prior Value Period
Adult Literacy Rate 96% 96% 2020
Happiness Index 6.63 points 6.95 points 2024
Population 4.97M 4.85M 2024