Kidnapping rate

0.3 (cases per 100,000 population) in 2014

Kidnapping rate of Guatemala slumped by 12.12% from 0.3 cases per 100,000 population in 2013 to 0.3 cases per 100,000 population in 2014. Since the 112.68% surge in 2008, kidnapping rate sank by 80.79% 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 0.3 -12.12%
2013 0.3 -38.89%
2012 0.5 -34.15%
2011 0.8 -8.89%
2010 0.9 -19.64%
2009 1.1 -25.83%
2008 1.5 112.68%
2007 0.7 69.05%
2006 0.4 7.69%
2005 0.4 -2.50%
2004 0.4