In 2022, homicide rate for Jamaica was 53.3 cases per 100,000 population. Though Jamaica homicide rate fluctuated substantially in recent years, it tended to decrease through 2003 - 2022 period ending at 53.3 cases per 100,000 population in 2022.
The description is composed by our digital data assistant.“Intentional homicide” is defined as unlawful death purposefully inflicted on a person by another person
| Date | Value | Change, % |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 53.3 | 2.32% |
| 2021 | 52.1 | 10.29% |
| 2020 | 47.3 | -0.76% |
| 2019 | 47.6 | 3.88% |
| 2018 | 45.8 | -21.83% |
| 2017 | 58.6 | 21.39% |
| 2016 | 48.3 | 11.66% |
| 2015 | 43.3 | 19.87% |
| 2014 | 36.1 | -16.73% |
| 2013 | 43.3 | 8.55% |
| 2012 | 39.9 | -3.22% |
| 2011 | 41.3 |