An error occurred. Details Hide
You have unsaved pages. Restore Cancel

Iraq - Kidnapping

1,119 (number) in 2014

Kidnapping of Iraq soared by 42.91% from 783 number in 2013 to 1,119 number in 2014. Since the 19.61% drop in 2012, kidnapping rocketed by 36.46% in 2014.

The description is composed by our digital data assistant.
What is kidnapping?

“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)

Emergent Risk Situation Room

Interested in a global business intelligence subscription that includes datasets, visualization tools, and real-time information for assessing risk? Check out the Emergent Risk Situation Room from our partners at ERI.

Learn More

What is Iraq kidnapping?

Date Value Change, %
2014 1,119 42.91%
2013 783 -4.51%
2012 820 -19.61%
2011 1,020 -26.57%
2010 1,389 -16.17%
2009 1,657 15.63%
2008 1,433

Our Privacy Statement & Cookie Policy

Our website uses cookies to improve your online experience. They were placed on your computer when you launched this website. You can change your personal cookie settings through your internet browser settings.

Privacy Policy