Homicide rate

4.2 (cases per 100,000 population) in 2012

Homicide rate of Cameroon increased by 2.58% from 4.1 cases per 100,000 population in 2011 to 4.2 cases per 100,000 population in 2012. Since the 23.88% drop in 2010, homicide rate sank by 16.56% in 2012.

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“Intentional homicide” is defined as unlawful death purposefully inflicted on a person by another person

Date Value Change, %
2012 4.2 2.58%
2011 4.1 -18.66%
2010 5.0 -23.88%
2009 6.6 60.11%
2008 4.1 -32.36%
2003 6.1 -5.34%
2002 6.4 33.05%
2001 4.8 60.31%
2000 3.0