Homicide rate in United States

Homicide rate

5.8

/ 100k

World rank

#101

of 149

Percentile

32%

lower is better

Data quality

Measured

Year: 2023

Intentional homicides per 100,000 people.

Source: World Bank Open Data · source data.

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FAQ

What is the homicide rate in United States?

United States has a homicide rate of 5.8 / 100k (2023). Intentional homicides per 100,000 people.

How does United States rank for homicide rate?

United States ranks #101 of 149 countries for homicide rate (lower is better).