Kidnapping rate

1.5 (cases per 100,000 population) in 2015

Kidnapping rate of Romania improved by 2.03% from 1.5 cases per 100,000 population in 2014 to 1.5 cases per 100,000 population in 2015. Since the 19.90% slump in 2013, kidnapping rate went down by 3.82% 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 1.5 2.03%
2014 1.5 -5.73%
2013 1.6 -19.90%
2012 2.0 28.10%
2011 1.5 -3.16%
2010 1.6 23.44%
2008 1.3 -6.57%
2007 1.4 0.74%
2006 1.4 3.82%
2005 1.3 3.97%
2004 1.3 -14.86%
2003 1.5