Kidnapping of France soared by 34.81% from 2,956 number in 2014 to 3,985 number in 2015. Since the 5.24% drop in 2012, kidnapping rocketed by 88.24% 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 | 3,985 | 34.81% |
| 2014 | 2,956 | 30.45% |
| 2013 | 2,266 | 7.04% |
| 2012 | 2,117 | -5.24% |
| 2011 | 2,234 | 6.79% |
| 2010 | 2,092 | 0.34% |
| 2009 | 2,085 | 0.53% |
| 2008 | 2,074 | -1.66% |
| 2007 | 2,109 | -7.82% |
| 2006 | 2,288 | 13.72% |
| 2005 | 2,012 | -6.11% |
| 2004 | 2,143 |