Kidnapping rate of Costa Rica remained constant at 0.1 cases per 100,000 population over the last 1 years.
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 | 0.00% |
| 2013 | 0.1 | -27.27% |
| 2012 | 0.1 | -57.69% |
| 2011 | 0.3 | 8.33% |
| 2010 | 0.2 | 118.18% |
| 2009 | 0.1 | -38.89% |
| 2008 | 0.2 | 0.00% |
| 2007 | 0.2 | 28.57% |
| 2006 | 0.1 | -46.15% |
| 2005 | 0.3 | 36.84% |
| 2004 | 0.2 | 58.33% |
| 2003 | 0.1 |