Homicide rate

3.2 (cases per 100,000 population) in 2011

In 2011, homicide rate for Sao Tome and Principe was 3.2 cases per 100,000 population. Though Sao Tome and Principe homicide rate fluctuated substantially in recent years, it tended to decrease through 1991 - 2011 period ending at 3.2 cases per 100,000 population in 2011.

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

Date Value Change, %
2011 3.2 -2.10%
2010 3.3 17.36%
2009 2.8 -65.11%
2008 8.0 241.63%
2007 2.4 -2.43%
2006 2.4 -60.58%
1994 6.1 -1.90%
1993 6.2 -34.65%
1992 9.6 67.93%
1991 5.7 -14.45%
1990 6.6