Kidnapping

213 (number) in 2015

Kidnapping of Colombia plummeted by 26.04% from 288 number in 2014 to 213 number in 2015. Since the 8.16% surge in 2011, kidnapping sank by 30.16% in 2015.

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, %
2015 213 -26.04%
2014 288 -3.68%
2013 299 -1.97%
2012 305 0.00%
2011 305 8.16%
2010 282 32.39%
2009 213 -51.26%
2008 437 -16.12%
2007 521 -24.16%
2006 687 -14.13%
2005 800 -44.52%
2004 1,442