New Zealand - Homicide rate

0.7 (cases per 100,000 population) in 2020

In 2020, homicide rate for New Zealand was 0.7 cases per 100,000 population. Though New Zealand homicide rate fluctuated substantially in recent years, it tended to decrease through 2001 - 2020 period ending at 0.7 cases per 100,000 population in 2020.

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

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