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 |