Homicide rate

17.1 (cases per 100,000 population) in 2012

Homicide rate of Namibia rocketed by 23.29% from 13.9 cases per 100,000 population in 2011 to 17.1 cases per 100,000 population in 2012. Since the 20.42% drop in 2010, homicide rate shot up by 18.61% in 2012.

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“Intentional homicide” is defined as unlawful death purposefully inflicted on a person by another person

Date Value Change, %
2012 17.1 23.29%
2011 13.9 -3.79%
2010 14.4 -20.42%
2009 18.2 8.03%
2008 16.8 -4.07%
2004 17.5 -0.65%
2002 17.6 -3.41%
2001 18.3 -8.75%
2000 20.0