Kidnapping rate of Morocco rocketed by 72.19% from 1.7 cases per 100,000 population in 2012 to 2.9 cases per 100,000 population in 2013. Since the 8.00% drop in 2008, kidnapping rate shot up by 321.74% in 2013.
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, % |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2.9 | 72.19% |
| 2012 | 1.7 | 74.23% |
| 2009 | 1.0 | 40.58% |
| 2008 | 0.7 | -8.00% |
| 2007 | 0.8 | -12.79% |
| 2006 | 0.9 | -11.34% |
| 2005 | 1.0 | -14.91% |
| 2004 | 1.1 | -12.98% |
| 2003 | 1.3 |