South Africa - Homicide rate

41.9 (cases per 100,000 population) in 2021

In 2021, homicide rate for South Africa was 41.9 cases per 100,000 population. Homicide rate of South Africa fell gradually from 45.2 cases per 100,000 population in 2002 to 41.9 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

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