Kidnapping rate

0.2 (cases per 100,000 population) in 2015

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