Kidnapping rate

1.5 (cases per 100,000 population) in 2015

Kidnapping rate of Chile increased by 0.67% from 1.5 cases per 100,000 population in 2014 to 1.5 cases per 100,000 population in 2015. Since the 0.68% fall in 2013, kidnapping rate rose by 4.14% 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 1.5 0.67%
2014 1.5 3.45%
2013 1.5 -0.68%
2012 1.5 -23.16%
2011 1.9 25.00%
2010 1.5 4.11%
2009 1.5 -8.75%
2008 1.6 3.90%
2007 1.5 1.32%
2006 1.5 61.70%
2005 0.9 30.56%
2004 0.7