Homicide Rate in Philippines
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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 1990 to 2019, Homicide Rate changed by -10.8 per 100,000.
- Most recent year-over-year change (2018→2019): -0.9 per 100,000.
- Lowest level: 4.3 per 100,000 in 2019.
- Highest level: 15.1 per 100,000 in 1990.
Homicide Rate Chart (1990–2019)
*Average based on available data from 193 UN member countries
Homicide Rate Table (1990–2019)
| Year | Homicide Rate |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 15.1 per 100,000 |
| 1991 | 13.8 per 100,000 |
| 1992 | 12.9 per 100,000 |
| 1993 | 11.7 per 100,000 |
| 1994 | 9.5 per 100,000 |
| 1998 | 7.9 per 100,000 |
| 1999 | 7.5 per 100,000 |
| 2000 | 7.4 per 100,000 |
| 2001 | 7.4 per 100,000 |
| 2002 | 8.1 per 100,000 |
| 2007 | 6.7 per 100,000 |
| 2008 | 6.4 per 100,000 |
| 2009 | 9.8 per 100,000 |
| 2010 | 9.1 per 100,000 |
| 2011 | 8.8 per 100,000 |
| 2012 | 8.7 per 100,000 |
| 2016 | 10.6 per 100,000 |
| 2017 | 7.8 per 100,000 |
| 2018 | 5.2 per 100,000 |
| 2019 | 4.3 per 100,000 |
Source: World Bank
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