South Africa - Number of homicides

24,865 (number) in 2021

In 2021, number of homicides for South Africa was 24,865. Number of homicides of South Africa increased from 21,553 in 2002 to 24,865 in 2021 growing at an average annual rate of 0.99%.

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

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