Kidnapping rate

2.3 (cases per 100,000 population) in 2013

Kidnapping rate of Maldives sank by 53.75% from 4.9 cases per 100,000 population in 2012 to 2.3 cases per 100,000 population in 2013. Since the 82.28% jump in 2010, kidnapping rate plummeted by 70.84% in 2013.

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, %
2013 2.3 -53.75%
2012 4.9 -12.12%
2011 5.6 -28.26%
2010 7.8 82.28%
2009 4.3 175.00%
2008 1.6 147.62%
2007 0.6 90.91%
2004 0.3