Murders Happen Most Frequently in These Countries

Where do murders happen most frequently? It is a sad part of life, but some countries are more prone to violent crimes than others. The UN Office on Drug and Crime's International Homicide Statistics collated data from 2021, which paints a horrifying picture for some countries.

• Murders per 100,000 people: 7

• Murders per 100,000 people: 13

• Murders per 100,000 people: 14

• Murders per 100,000 people: 14

• Murders per 100,000 people: 16

• Murders per 100,000 people: 17

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• Murders per 100,000 people: 27

• Murders per 100,000 people: 28

• Murders per 100,000 people: 28

• Murders per 100,000 people: 29

• Murders per 100,000 people: 29

• Murders per 100,000 people: 29

• Murders per 100,000 people: 31

• Murders per 100,000 people: 31

• Murders per 100,000 people: 38

• Murders per 100,000 people: 39

• Murders per 100,000 people: 42

• Murders per 100,000 people: 52