Kidnapping rate

0.4 (cases per 100,000 population) in 2015

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