Sri Lanka’s Homicide Rate
#124 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 (2019)
3.4 per 100,000
Year-over-year
+1.1 per 100,000
Change since start (1990→2019)
-8.1 per 100,000
Key insights
- From 1990 to 2019, Homicide Rate changed by -8.1 per 100,000.
- Most recent year-over-year change (2018→2019): +1.1 per 100,000.
- Lowest level: 2.3 per 100,000 in 2017.
- Highest level: 11.5 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 | 11.5 per 100,000 |
| 1995 | 8.9 per 100,000 |
| 1996 | 9.7 per 100,000 |
| 1997 | 10.0 per 100,000 |
| 1999 | 10.3 per 100,000 |
| 2005 | 6.2 per 100,000 |
| 2006 | 10.3 per 100,000 |
| 2008 | 9.9 per 100,000 |
| 2009 | 5.4 per 100,000 |
| 2010 | 3.7 per 100,000 |
| 2011 | 3.5 per 100,000 |
| 2012 | 3.2 per 100,000 |
| 2013 | 2.9 per 100,000 |
| 2014 | 2.6 per 100,000 |
| 2015 | 2.3 per 100,000 |
| 2016 | 2.5 per 100,000 |
| 2017 | 2.3 per 100,000 |
| 2018 | 2.4 per 100,000 |
| 2019 | 3.4 per 100,000 |
Source: World Bank