Homicide rate

1.8 (cases per 100,000 population) in 2012

Homicide rate of Kuwait decreased by 2.84% from 1.8 cases per 100,000 population in 2011 to 1.8 cases per 100,000 population in 2012. Since the 15.13% surge in 2010, homicide rate dropped by 10.23% in 2012.

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

Date Value Change, %
2012 1.8 -2.84%
2011 1.8 -7.61%
2010 2.0 15.13%
2009 1.7 21.33%
2008 1.4 -39.21%
2007 2.4 24.50%
2006 1.9 5.11%
2005 1.8 -7.53%
2004 1.9 45.67%
2003 1.3 24.62%
2002 1.1 -41.97%
2001 1.8