Kidnapping rate

0.4 (cases per 100,000 population) in 2015

Kidnapping rate of Panama plummeted by 36.84% from 0.6 cases per 100,000 population in 2014 to 0.4 cases per 100,000 population in 2015. Since the 51.11% surge in 2013, kidnapping rate sank by 47.06% 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 0.4 -36.84%
2014 0.6 -16.18%
2013 0.7 51.11%
2012 0.5 -33.82%
2011 0.7 -35.24%
2010 1.1 32.91%
2009 0.8 31.67%
2008 0.6 -28.57%
2007 0.8 121.05%
2006 0.4 -25.49%
2005 0.5 50.00%
2004 0.3