Intentional homicides in American Samoa
American Samoa: Intentional homicides was 25.54 per 100,000 people in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Intentional homicides in American Samoa, 2001–2018
Source: UNODC Research - Data Portal – Intentional Homicide, UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). Measured in per 100,000 people.
Analysis
In 2018, intentional homicides in American Samoa stood at 25.54 per 100,000 people. That is the highest value across all 17 years on record.
That represents a change of up 88.2% on the previous year and up 375.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, intentional homicides in American Samoa peaked at 25.54 per 100,000 people in 2018 and was at its lowest, 1.75 per 100,000 people, in 2001.
American Samoa ranks 17th of 172 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6.09 per 100,000 people | 1.75 per 100,000 people | 12.27 per 100,000 people | 9 |
| 2010s | 9.96 per 100,000 people | 3.67 per 100,000 people | 25.54 per 100,000 people | 8 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is intentional homicides in American Samoa?
- Intentional homicides in American Samoa was 25.54 per 100,000 people in 2018, according to UNODC Research - Data Portal – Intentional Homicide, UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).
- What is the highest intentional homicides recorded in American Samoa?
- The highest recorded value was 25.54 per 100,000 people in 2018.
- What is the lowest intentional homicides recorded in American Samoa?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.75 per 100,000 people in 2001.
- How does American Samoa rank for intentional homicides?
- American Samoa ranks 17th out of 172 countries with data for 2018.
- Is intentional homicides rising or falling in American Samoa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 375.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this American Samoa 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 (per 100,000 people). 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.