Kidnapping

46 (number) in 2014

Kidnapping of Guatemala slumped by 9.80% from 51 number in 2013 to 46 number in 2014. Since the 117.35% surge in 2008, kidnapping sank by 78.40% in 2014.

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“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 46 -9.80%
2013 51 -38.55%
2012 83 -33.06%
2011 124 -6.77%
2010 133 -17.90%
2009 162 -23.94%
2008 213 117.35%
2007 98 71.93%
2006 57 9.62%
2005 52 1.96%
2004 51