Kidnapping rate

0.2 (cases per 100,000 population) in 2008

Kidnapping rate of Guinea rocketed by 33.33% from 0.2 cases per 100,000 population in 2007 to 0.2 cases per 100,000 population in 2008. Since the 73.33% drop in 2004, kidnapping rate shot up by 500.00% in 2008.

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, %
2008 0.2 33.33%
2007 0.2 5.88%
2005 0.2 325.00%
2004 0.0 -73.33%
2003 0.2