Kidnapping rate of Algeria rocketed by 51.16% from 0.9 cases per 100,000 population in 2014 to 1.3 cases per 100,000 population in 2015. Since the 39.13% drop in 2012, kidnapping rate shot up by 364.29% in 2015.
The description is composed by our digital data assistant.“Kidnapping” means unlawfully detaining a person or persons against their will (including through the use of force; threat; fraud or enticement) for the purpose of demanding for their liberation an illicit gain or any other economic gain or other material benefit; or in order to oblige someone to do or not to do something. “Kidnapping” excludes disputes over child custody. (UN-CTS M5.5)
| Date | Value | Change, % |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1.3 | 51.16% |
| 2014 | 0.9 | 48.28% |
| 2013 | 0.6 | 107.14% |
| 2012 | 0.3 | -39.13% |
| 2011 | 0.5 | -6.12% |
| 2010 | 0.5 | -15.52% |
| 2009 | 0.6 | -1.69% |
| 2008 | 0.6 | -15.71% |
| 2007 | 0.7 | -21.35% |
| 2006 | 0.9 | 196.67% |
| 2005 | 0.3 | -33.33% |
| 2004 | 0.5 |