Kidnapping rate of Ecuador sank by 18.18% from 0.2 cases per 100,000 population in 2013 to 0.2 cases per 100,000 population in 2014. Since the 14.29% jump in 2012, kidnapping rate plummeted by 25.00% 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 | 0.2 | -18.18% |
| 2013 | 0.2 | -8.33% |
| 2012 | 0.2 | 14.29% |
| 2011 | 0.2 | 0.00% |
| 2010 | 0.2 | 10.53% |
| 2009 | 0.2 | -44.12% |
| 2006 | 0.3 | 25.93% |
| 2005 | 0.3 | -82.00% |
| 2004 | 1.5 | -22.28% |
| 2003 | 1.9 |