Kidnapping rate

0.8 (cases per 100,000 population) in 2015

Kidnapping rate of Greece rocketed by 52.83% from 0.5 cases per 100,000 population in 2014 to 0.8 cases per 100,000 population in 2015. Since the 31.20% slump in 2013, kidnapping rate slumped by 5.81% 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 0.8 52.83%
2014 0.5 -38.37%
2013 0.9 -31.20%
2012 1.3 -11.97%
2011 1.4 -8.39%
2010 1.6 1,007.14%
2009 0.1 -48.15%
2008 0.3 0.00%
2007 0.3 8.00%
2006 0.3 8.70%
2005 0.2 4.55%
2004 0.2