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 |