🗺 World Map

The world map visualises Homicide Rate (per 100,000 people) for 2022, shading each country by value so regional patterns stand out at a glance. Use the year slider to replay the data back to 1960, and click any country to load its historical trend.

📈 Over Time

The line chart tracks Homicide Rate (per 100,000 people) over time for a custom set of countries or regions. Add or remove countries with the selector above the chart. Inflection points often reveal recessions, policy reforms, or major global events.

🏆 Ranking

The ranking chart shows highest homicide rate as of 2022 (or the latest available year). The default view covers the top 20 countries; expand to the full global ranking with the "Show all countries" button.

In 2022, Turks and Caicos Islands led the world in homicide rate at 76.3 / 100k, followed by Jamaica (53.1 / 100k) and South Africa (43.7 / 100k). Qatar ranked last at 0.1 / 100k — 1,104× below Turks and Caicos Islands.