In 2017, assault rate for El Salvador was 58.6 cases per 100,000 population. Though El Salvador assault rate fluctuated substantially in recent years, it tended to increase through 2008 - 2017 period ending at 58.6 cases per 100,000 population in 2017.
The description is composed by our digital data assistant.“Assault” means physical attack against the body of another person resulting in serious bodily injury; excluding indecent/sexual assault; threats and slapping/punching. 'Assault' leading to death should also be excluded. (UN-CTS M3.2)
| Date | Value | Change, % |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 58.6 | 48.67% |
| 2016 | 39.4 | -57.63% |
| 2015 | 93.1 | 49.46% |
| 2014 | 62.3 | -9.71% |
| 2013 | 69.0 | 1.76% |
| 2012 | 67.8 | 14.36% |
| 2011 | 59.3 | -5.80% |
| 2010 | 62.9 | -0.68% |
| 2009 | 63.4 | 13.31% |
| 2008 | 55.9 | 14.90% |
| 2007 | 48.7 | -35.89% |
| 2006 | 75.9 |