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Lebanon Homicide Rate

Lebanon's homicide rate fell to 2.26 per 100,000 in 2020, down from 3.15 per 100,000 in 2019, according to World Bank. This represents a decrease of 0.89 from the previous year. Lebanon has homicide rate lower than the global median (2.26 vs median 2.32). Compared with the median in Asia, Lebanon is higher (2.26 vs regional median 1.41) and ranks 12th out of 35 countries in Asia.

Yearly Historical Data (2008-2020)

(in Per 100,000)
Year Homicide Rate (Per 100,000)
2020 2.26
2019 3.15
2018 2.89
2017 4.03
2016 3.75
2015 3.61
2014 3.83
2013 4.16
2012 3.75
2011 3.33
2010 3.26
2009 2.93
2008 3.74
Lebanon Homicide Rate : Definition
Homicide Rate measures the number of intentional murders per 100,000 people in Lebanon.
Indicator Last Value Prior Value Period
Adult Literacy Rate 93% 91% 2018
Happiness Index 3.19 points 2.71 points 2024
Population 5.81M 5.77M 2024
Primary Enrollment Rate 79.79% 83.56% 2023