Kidnapping rate of Colombia plummeted by 26.67% from 0.6 cases per 100,000 population in 2014 to 0.4 cases per 100,000 population in 2015. Since the 8.20% surge in 2011, kidnapping rate sank by 33.33% 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 | 0.4 | -26.67% |
| 2014 | 0.6 | -4.76% |
| 2013 | 0.6 | -3.08% |
| 2012 | 0.7 | -1.52% |
| 2011 | 0.7 | 8.20% |
| 2010 | 0.6 | 29.79% |
| 2009 | 0.5 | -51.55% |
| 2008 | 1.0 | -17.09% |
| 2007 | 1.2 | -25.48% |
| 2006 | 1.6 | -15.14% |
| 2005 | 1.9 | -45.27% |
| 2004 | 3.4 |