Uruguay’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 1990 to 2021, Homicide Rate changed by +2.3 per 100,000.
- Most recent year-over-year change (2020→2021): -1.0 per 100,000.
- Lowest level: 5.7 per 100,000 in 2005.
- Highest level: 12.3 per 100,000 in 2018.
Homicide Rate Chart (1990–2021)
*Average based on available data from 193 UN member countries
Homicide Rate Table (1990–2021)
| Year | Homicide Rate |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 6.6 per 100,000 |
| 1991 | 6.2 per 100,000 |
| 1992 | 5.8 per 100,000 |
| 1995 | 6.0 per 100,000 |
| 1996 | 6.4 per 100,000 |
| 1997 | 7.5 per 100,000 |
| 1998 | 7.5 per 100,000 |
| 1999 | 6.6 per 100,000 |
| 2000 | 6.5 per 100,000 |
| 2001 | 6.6 per 100,000 |
| 2002 | 7.0 per 100,000 |
| 2003 | 6.0 per 100,000 |
| 2004 | 6.0 per 100,000 |
| 2005 | 5.7 per 100,000 |
| 2006 | 6.1 per 100,000 |
| 2007 | 5.8 per 100,000 |
| 2008 | 6.6 per 100,000 |
| 2009 | 6.8 per 100,000 |
| 2010 | 6.1 per 100,000 |
| 2011 | 5.9 per 100,000 |
| 2012 | 7.9 per 100,000 |
| 2013 | 7.7 per 100,000 |
| 2014 | 7.9 per 100,000 |
| 2015 | 8.6 per 100,000 |
| 2016 | 7.8 per 100,000 |
| 2017 | 8.3 per 100,000 |
| 2018 | 12.3 per 100,000 |
| 2019 | 11.5 per 100,000 |
| 2020 | 9.9 per 100,000 |
| 2021 | 8.9 per 100,000 |
Source: World Bank
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