Botswana: Homicide rate

The latest value from 2021 is 11.4 homicides per 100,000 people, an increase from 9.3 homicides per 100,000 people in 2020. In comparison, the world average is 7.4 homicides per 100,000 people, based on data from 113 countries. Historically, the average for Botswana from 2001 to 2021 is 14 homicides per 100,000 people. The minimum value, 9.3 homicides per 100,000 people, was reached in 2020 while the maximum of 17.6 homicides per 100,000 people was recorded in 2003. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

Definition: Number of homicides per 100,000 people per year.