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 |