“Kidnapping” means unlawfully detaining a person or persons against their will (including through the use of force; threat; fraud or enticement) for the purpose of demanding for their liberation an illicit gain or any other economic gain or other material benefit; or in order to oblige someone to do or not to do something. “Kidnapping” excludes disputes over child custody. (UN-CTS M5.5)

Kidnapping rate (cases per 100,000 population)

200520102011201220132014
Bolivia (Plurinational State of)1.10.91.01.0
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines1.81.84.63.7
Ecuador0.30.20.20.20.20.2
Nicaragua0.20.1