Costa Rica - Homicides by firearm rate

8.3 (cases per 100,000 population) in 2021

In 2021, homicides by firearm rate for Costa Rica was 8.3 cases per 100,000 population. Though Costa Rica homicides by firearm rate fluctuated substantially in recent years, it tended to increase through 2007 - 2021 period ending at 8.3 cases per 100,000 population in 2021.

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What is homicides by firearm rate?

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

What is Costa Rica homicides by firearm rate?