Kidnapping rate

0.9 (cases per 100,000 population) in 2015

Kidnapping rate of Mexico sank by 29.46% from 1.3 cases per 100,000 population in 2014 to 0.9 cases per 100,000 population in 2015. Since the 23.39% jump in 2013, kidnapping rate plummeted by 40.52% 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 0.9 -29.46%
2014 1.3 -15.69%
2013 1.5 23.39%
2012 1.2 10.71%
2011 1.1 3.70%
2010 1.1 9.09%
2009 1.0 25.32%
2008 0.8 102.56%
2007 0.4 -26.42%
2006 0.5 76.67%
2005 0.3 0.00%
2004 0.3