Kidnapping rate of Bolivia dipped by 0.97% from 1.0 cases per 100,000 population in 2011 to 1.0 cases per 100,000 population in 2012. Since the 9.74% surge in 2007, kidnapping rate sank by 39.64% in 2012.
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, % |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1.0 | -0.97% |
| 2011 | 1.0 | 11.96% |
| 2010 | 0.9 | -19.30% |
| 2009 | 1.1 | -12.31% |
| 2008 | 1.3 | -23.08% |
| 2007 | 1.7 | 9.74% |
| 2006 | 1.5 | 42.59% |
| 2005 | 1.1 |