“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)

Kidnapping rate (cases per 100,000 population)

2005201020112012201320142015
Canada12.112.611.010.49.29.29.9
Mexico0.31.11.11.21.51.30.9
India2.03.13.63.85.1
Japan0.20.20.10.20.20.2
Italy0.60.60.60.60.50.50.5
France3.33.33.53.33.64.66.2
Brazil0.20.20.20.2
Russian Federation0.80.40.40.40.30.30.2
Germany2.16.16.16.46.26.25.9