Kidnapping rate

0.8 (cases per 100,000 population) in 2014

Kidnapping rate of Bhutan rocketed by 500.00% from 0.1 cases per 100,000 population in 2013 to 0.8 cases per 100,000 population in 2014. Since the 50.00% drop in 2010, kidnapping rate shot up by 457.14% in 2014.

The description is composed by our digital data assistant.

“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)

Date Value Change, %
2014 0.8 500.00%
2013 0.1 -51.85%
2012 0.3 92.86%
2010 0.1 -50.00%
2009 0.3