Kidnapping rate

0.2 (cases per 100,000 population) in 2015

Kidnapping rate of Spain declined by 4.76% from 0.2 cases per 100,000 population in 2014 to 0.2 cases per 100,000 population in 2015. Since the 4.00% growth in 2013, kidnapping rate plummeted by 23.08% in 2015.

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“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 0.2 -4.76%
2014 0.2 -19.23%
2013 0.3 4.00%
2012 0.3 4.17%
2011 0.2 -11.11%
2010 0.3 -27.03%
2009 0.4 -28.85%
2008 0.5 8.33%
2007 0.5 -4.00%
2006 0.5 6.38%
2005 0.5