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 |