Kidnapping rate of Burundi rocketed by 32.73% from 0.6 cases per 100,000 population in 2013 to 0.7 cases per 100,000 population in 2014. Since the 4.00% fall in 2012, kidnapping rate shot up by 52.08% in 2014.
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, % |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 0.7 | 32.73% |
| 2013 | 0.6 | 14.58% |
| 2012 | 0.5 | -4.00% |
| 2011 | 0.5 | 100.00% |
| 2010 | 0.3 | -26.47% |
| 2009 | 0.3 | 25.93% |
| 2008 | 0.3 |