Malawi: Homicide rate

The latest value from 2012 is 1.8 homicides per 100,000 people, a decline from 2.2 homicides per 100,000 people in 2011. In comparison, the world average is 7.7 homicides per 100,000 people, based on data from 138 countries. Historically, the average for Malawi from 2000 to 2012 is 4.1 homicides per 100,000 people. The minimum value, 1.6 homicides per 100,000 people, was reached in 2005 while the maximum of 7.8 homicides per 100,000 people was recorded in 2001. 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.