Intentional homicides, male (per 100,000 male) in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: Intentional homicides, male (per 100,000 male) was 4.54 per 100,000 male in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Intentional homicides, male in Sri Lanka, 2008–2019
Source: UNODC Research - Data Portal – Intentional Homicide, UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). Measured in per 100,000 male.
Analysis
Sri Lanka recorded 4.54 per 100,000 male for intentional homicides, male in 2019.
That represents a change of up 19.1% on the previous year and down 48.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, intentional homicides, male in Sri Lanka peaked at 16.37 per 100,000 male in 2008 and was at its lowest, 3.57 per 100,000 male, in 2015.
That places Sri Lanka 57th out of 132 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Intentional homicides, male (per 100,000 male) in Sri Lanka, year by year
| Year | per 100,000 male | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 16.37 per 100,000 male | — |
| 2009 | 8.84 per 100,000 male | -46.0% |
| 2010 | 5.85 per 100,000 male | -33.8% |
| 2011 | 5.36 per 100,000 male | -8.4% |
| 2012 | 4.91 per 100,000 male | -8.3% |
| 2013 | 4.56 per 100,000 male | -7.1% |
| 2014 | 4.09 per 100,000 male | -10.3% |
| 2015 | 3.57 per 100,000 male | -12.9% |
| 2016 | 3.77 per 100,000 male | +5.5% |
| 2017 | 3.73 per 100,000 male | -1.0% |
| 2018 | 3.81 per 100,000 male | +2.3% |
| 2019 | 4.54 per 100,000 male | +19.1% |
Sri Lanka compared with similar countries
- Sri Lanka's 4.54 per 100,000 male is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 7.45 per 100,000 male, 61% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 12.61 per 100,000 male | 8.84 per 100,000 male | 16.37 per 100,000 male | 2 |
| 2010s | 4.42 per 100,000 male | 3.57 per 100,000 male | 5.85 per 100,000 male | 10 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is intentional homicides, male in Sri Lanka?
- Intentional homicides, male in Sri Lanka was 4.54 per 100,000 male in 2019, according to UNODC Research - Data Portal – Intentional Homicide, UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).
- What is the highest intentional homicides, male recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The highest recorded value was 16.37 per 100,000 male in 2008.
- What is the lowest intentional homicides, male recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.57 per 100,000 male in 2015.
- How does Sri Lanka rank for intentional homicides, male?
- Sri Lanka ranks 57th out of 132 countries with data for 2019.
- Is intentional homicides, male rising or falling in Sri Lanka?
- Over the last ten years it is down 48.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sri Lanka data come from?
- The figures come from UNODC Research - Data Portal – Intentional Homicide, UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), published as part of Intentional homicides, male (per 100,000 male). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
An intentional homicide is defined as an unlawful death inflicted upon a person with the intent to cause death or serious injury.