Kidnapping

974 (number) in 2013

Kidnapping of Morocco soared by 75.18% from 556 number in 2012 to 974 number in 2013. Since the 6.87% drop in 2008, kidnapping rocketed by 348.85% 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 974 75.18%
2012 556 81.11%
2009 307 41.47%
2008 217 -6.87%
2007 233 -11.74%
2006 264 -10.51%
2005 295 -13.74%
2004 342 -12.76%
2003 392