Kidnapping rate

0.1 (cases per 100,000 population) in 2014

Kidnapping rate of Botswana sank by 62.50% from 0.2 cases per 100,000 population in 2011 to 0.1 cases per 100,000 population 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 0.1 -62.50%
2011 0.2 60.00%
2010 0.2 0.00%
2009 0.2