Homicide rates from firearms in Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic: Homicide rates from firearms was 6.49 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
6.49
Change on year
down 3.5%
World rank
17th
of 82 countries
All-time high
16.48
in 2010
All-time low
4.26
in 2019
Years of data
12
2010–2023
Homicide rates from firearms in Dominican Republic, 2010–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, homicide rates from firearms in Dominican Republic stood at 6.49.
That represents a change of down 3.5% on the previous year and down 55.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, homicide rates from firearms in Dominican Republic peaked at 16.48 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 4.26, in 2019.
Dominican Republic ranks 17th of 82 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 9.83 | 4.26 | 16.48 | 8 |
| 2020s | 5.93 | 4.41 | 6.72 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is homicide rates from firearms in Dominican Republic?
- Homicide rates from firearms in Dominican Republic was 6.49 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest homicide rates from firearms recorded in Dominican Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 16.48 in 2010.
- What is the lowest homicide rates from firearms recorded in Dominican Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.26 in 2019.
- How does Dominican Republic rank for homicide rates from firearms?
- Dominican Republic ranks 17th out of 82 countries with data for 2023.
- Is homicide rates from firearms rising or falling in Dominican Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 55.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Dominican Republic data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Homicide rates from firearms. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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