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South Africa Homicide Rate

South Africa's homicide rate rose to 41.87 per 100,000 in 2021, up from 33.96 per 100,000 in 2020, according to World Bank. This represents an increase of 7.91 from the previous year. South Africa has the 2nd highest homicide rate. Other top countries are Jamaica, Saint Lucia, Honduras and Belize.

Yearly Historical Data (1994-2021)

(in Per 100,000)
Year Homicide Rate (Per 100,000)
2021 41.87
2020 33.96
2019 36.71
2018 36.66
2017 35.9
2016 33.7
2015 33.42
2014 32.53
2013 31.6
2012 30.51
2011 29.66
2010 30.69
2009 32.77
2008 35.76
2007 36.8
2006 38.6
2005 37.8
2004 38.7
2003 41.21
2002 45.22
2001 45.32
2000 46.48
1999 48.75
1998 54.8
1997 54.07
1996 57.03
1995 61.1
1994 60.01
South Africa Homicide Rate : Definition
Homicide Rate measures the number of intentional murders per 100,000 people in South Africa.
Indicator Last Value Prior Value Period
Adult Literacy Rate 90% 95% 2021
Happiness Index 5.21 points 5.42 points 2024
Population 64.01M 63.21M 2024
Primary Enrollment Rate 96.1% 98.12% 2022