Kidnapping rate

0.7 (cases per 100,000 population) in 2015

Kidnapping rate of Peru sank by 41.96% from 1.1 cases per 100,000 population in 2014 to 0.7 cases per 100,000 population in 2015. Since the 67.46% jump in 2009, kidnapping rate plummeted by 77.03% in 2015.

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, %
2015 0.7 -41.96%
2014 1.1 -20.57%
2013 1.4 -4.73%
2012 1.5 -6.33%
2011 1.6 -2.47%
2010 1.6 -42.76%
2009 2.8 67.46%
2008 1.7 3.05%
2007 1.6 -25.11%
2006 2.2 21.67%
2005 1.8 4.65%
2004 1.7