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Kuwait - Kidnapping rate

12.4 (cases per 100,000 population) in 2009

Kidnapping rate of Kuwait increased by 2.81% from 12.1 cases per 100,000 population in 2008 to 12.4 cases per 100,000 population in 2009. Since the 5.98% drop in 2006, kidnapping rate surged by 6.88% in 2009.

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What is kidnapping rate?

“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)

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What is Kuwait kidnapping rate?

Date Value Change, %
2009 12.4 2.81%
2008 12.1 -6.71%
2007 13.0 11.44%
2006 11.6 -5.98%
2005 12.4 -6.00%
2004 13.2

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