Sao Tome and Principe - Rape rate

1.7 (cases per 100,000 population) in 2011

In 2011, rape rate for Sao Tome and Principe was 1.7 cases per 100,000 population. Though Sao Tome and Principe rape rate fluctuated substantially in recent years, it tended to decrease through 2007 - 2011 period ending at 1.7 cases per 100,000 population in 2011.

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“Rape” means sexual intercourse without valid consent. (UN-CTS M3.4)

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