Kidnapping rate of Kenya rocketed by 242.86% from 0.1 cases per 100,000 population in 2014 to 0.2 cases per 100,000 population in 2015. Since the 22.22% drop in 2013, kidnapping rate shot up by 71.43% 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 | 0.2 | 242.86% |
| 2014 | 0.1 | -50.00% |
| 2013 | 0.1 | -22.22% |
| 2012 | 0.2 | 38.46% |
| 2011 | 0.1 | -35.00% |
| 2010 | 0.2 | -16.67% |
| 2009 | 0.2 | 26.32% |
| 2008 | 0.2 | -58.70% |
| 2007 | 0.5 | -24.59% |
| 2006 | 0.6 | 41.86% |
| 2005 | 0.4 | -36.76% |
| 2004 | 0.7 |