Paraguay’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 2000 to 2021, Homicide Rate changed by -11.6 per 100,000.
- Most recent year-over-year change (2020→2021): +0.6 per 100,000.
- Lowest level: 7.3 per 100,000 in 2020.
- Highest level: 26.0 per 100,000 in 2002.
Homicide Rate Chart (2000–2021)
*Average based on available data from 193 UN member countries
Homicide Rate Table (2000–2021)
| Year | Homicide Rate |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 19.4 per 100,000 |
| 2001 | 25.2 per 100,000 |
| 2002 | 26.0 per 100,000 |
| 2003 | 24.0 per 100,000 |
| 2004 | 22.3 per 100,000 |
| 2005 | 16.2 per 100,000 |
| 2006 | 13.4 per 100,000 |
| 2007 | 14.0 per 100,000 |
| 2008 | 14.8 per 100,000 |
| 2009 | 14.4 per 100,000 |
| 2010 | 12.9 per 100,000 |
| 2011 | 11.2 per 100,000 |
| 2012 | 11.0 per 100,000 |
| 2013 | 10.1 per 100,000 |
| 2014 | 9.5 per 100,000 |
| 2015 | 10.0 per 100,000 |
| 2016 | 10.7 per 100,000 |
| 2017 | 8.5 per 100,000 |
| 2018 | 7.7 per 100,000 |
| 2019 | 8.5 per 100,000 |
| 2020 | 7.3 per 100,000 |
| 2021 | 7.8 per 100,000 |
Source: World Bank
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