Homicide rate

1.2 (cases per 100,000 population) in 2016

Homicide rate of Germany rocketed by 40.92% from 0.8 cases per 100,000 population in 2015 to 1.2 cases per 100,000 population in 2016. Since the 10.85% drop in 2012, homicide rate shot up by 44.69% in 2016.

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

Date Value Change, %
2016 1.2 40.92%
2015 0.8 -5.00%
2014 0.9 4.70%
2013 0.8 3.24%
2012 0.8 -10.85%
2011 0.9 -6.98%
2010 1.0 -1.16%
2009 1.0 11.45%
2008 0.9 -4.37%
2007 0.9 -6.09%
2006 1.0 -6.87%
2005 1.1