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Liechtenstein’s Homicide Rate

#136 of 152 in the Homicide Rate progress rankings

Homicide Rate measures the frequency of murders per 100,000 individuals, providing a vital indicator of public safety and law enforcement effectiveness. It reflects levels of violent crime and social stability, prompting measures to enhance security (lower is better).

Latest (2021)
5.1 per 100,000
Year-over-year
+2.5 per 100,000
Change since start (1994→2021)
+5.1 per 100,000

Key insights

  • From 1994 to 2021, Homicide Rate changed by +5.1 per 100,000.
  • Most recent year-over-year change (2020→2021): +2.5 per 100,000.
  • Lowest level: 0.0 per 100,000 in 1994.
  • Highest level: 5.1 per 100,000 in 2021.

Homicide Rate Chart (1994–2021)

*Average based on available data from 193 UN member countries

Homicide Rate Table (1994–2021)

Homicide Rate — Liechtenstein
Year Homicide Rate
1994 0.0 per 100,000
1995 0.0 per 100,000
1996 0.0 per 100,000
1997 0.0 per 100,000
1998 0.0 per 100,000
1999 3.1 per 100,000
2000 0.0 per 100,000
2001 0.0 per 100,000
2002 0.0 per 100,000
2003 0.0 per 100,000
2004 2.9 per 100,000
2007 0.0 per 100,000
2008 2.8 per 100,000
2009 0.0 per 100,000
2010 2.8 per 100,000
2011 0.0 per 100,000
2012 0.0 per 100,000
2013 0.0 per 100,000
2014 2.7 per 100,000
2015 0.0 per 100,000
2016 0.0 per 100,000
2017 2.6 per 100,000
2018 2.6 per 100,000
2019 2.6 per 100,000
2020 2.6 per 100,000
2021 5.1 per 100,000

Source: World Bank

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