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 |