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 |