Homicide rate by sex in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: Homicide rate by sex was 4.54 in 2019. β Volatile
Latest (2019)
4.54
Change on year
up 19.1%
World rank
60th
of 136 countries
All-time high
16.37
in 2008
All-time low
3.57
in 2015
Years of data
12
2008β2019
Homicide rate by sex in Sri Lanka, 2008β2019
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for homicide rate by sex in Sri Lanka is 4.54, measured in 2019.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 19.1% on the previous year and down 48.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, homicide rate by sex in Sri Lanka peaked at 16.37 in 2008 and was at its lowest, 3.57, in 2015.
That places Sri Lanka 60th out of 136 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 12.61 | 8.84 | 16.37 | 2 |
| 2010s | 4.42 | 3.57 | 5.85 | 10 |
Countries ranked near Sri Lanka
- 57 Liechtenstein, Principality of 5.16 compare
- 58 Andorra, Principality of 5.08 compare
- 59 TΓΌrkiye 4.78 compare
- 61 Myanmar 4.25 compare
- 62 Egypt, Arab Republic of 4.13 compare
- 63 Aruba, Kingdom of the Netherlands 4.07 compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is homicide rate by sex in Sri Lanka?
- Homicide rate by sex in Sri Lanka was 4.54 in 2019, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest homicide rate by sex recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The highest recorded value was 16.37 in 2008.
- What is the lowest homicide rate by sex recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.57 in 2015.
- How does Sri Lanka rank for homicide rate by sex?
- Sri Lanka ranks 60th out of 136 countries with data for 2019.
- Is homicide rate by sex 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 Our World in Data, published as part of Homicide rate by sex. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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