Homicide rate

4.0 (cases per 100,000 population) in 2021

In 2021, homicide rate for Afghanistan was 4 cases per 100,000 population. Though Afghanistan homicide rate fluctuated substantially in recent years, it tended to increase through 2010 - 2021 period ending at 4 cases per 100,000 population in 2021.

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

Date Value Change, %
2021 4.0 -39.00%
2020 6.6 -8.16%
2019 7.2 6.48%
2018 6.7 -0.84%
2017 6.8 1.62%
2016 6.7 -32.91%
2015 10.0 56.01%
2012 6.4 51.92%
2011 4.2 20.69%
2010 3.5 -14.35%
2009 4.1