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South Africa - Number of homicides

19,016 (number) in 2016

Number of homicides of South Africa rose by 1.84% from 18,673 number in 2015 to 19,016 number in 2016. Since the 2.13% decline in 2011, number of homicides soared by 22.26% in 2016.

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What is number of homicides?

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

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What is South Africa number of homicides?

Date Value Change, %
2016 19,016 1.84%
2015 18,673 4.88%
2014 17,805 4.59%
2013 17,023 5.00%
2012 16,213 4.24%
2011 15,554 -2.13%
2010 15,893 -5.21%
2009 16,767 -7.28%
2008 18,084 -1.72%
2007 18,400 -3.70%
2006 19,106 3.12%
2005 18,528

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