Kidnapping rate of Zimbabwe sank by 15.03% from 1.9 cases per 100,000 population in 2007 to 1.6 cases per 100,000 population in 2008. Since the 109.09% jump in 2006, kidnapping rate shot up by 137.68% in 2008.
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, % |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1.6 | -15.03% |
| 2007 | 1.9 | 179.71% |
| 2006 | 0.7 | 109.09% |
| 2005 | 0.3 | -78.57% |
| 2004 | 1.5 | 41.28% |
| 2003 | 1.1 |