North Macedonia’s Homicide Rate
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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).
Key insights
- From 1998 to 2019, Homicide Rate changed by -1.2 per 100,000.
- Most recent year-over-year change (2018→2019): 0.0 per 100,000.
- Lowest level: 0.9 per 100,000 in 2016.
- Highest level: 3.4 per 100,000 in 2003.
Homicide Rate Chart (1998–2019)
*Average based on available data from 193 UN member countries
Homicide Rate Table (1998–2019)
| Year | Homicide Rate |
|---|---|
| 1998 | 2.4 per 100,000 |
| 1999 | 1.9 per 100,000 |
| 2000 | 2.3 per 100,000 |
| 2001 | 2.7 per 100,000 |
| 2002 | 2.9 per 100,000 |
| 2003 | 3.4 per 100,000 |
| 2004 | 2.4 per 100,000 |
| 2006 | 2.2 per 100,000 |
| 2007 | 2.0 per 100,000 |
| 2008 | 1.7 per 100,000 |
| 2009 | 1.7 per 100,000 |
| 2010 | 2.1 per 100,000 |
| 2011 | 1.4 per 100,000 |
| 2012 | 1.4 per 100,000 |
| 2013 | 1.1 per 100,000 |
| 2014 | 1.7 per 100,000 |
| 2015 | 1.2 per 100,000 |
| 2016 | 0.9 per 100,000 |
| 2017 | 1.5 per 100,000 |
| 2018 | 1.2 per 100,000 |
| 2019 | 1.1 per 100,000 |
Source: World Bank
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