Morocco: homicide rate

The rate of homicide in Morocco stood at 1.24 cases per 100,000 individuals as of 2020. Compared to 2017, when the highest rate (2.14 cases per 100,000 population) was reached, it decreased by over 40 percent. Over the period observed, the incidence of murder in the country was lowest in 2014, with 1.04 homicides per 100,000 individuals.

Rate of homicide in Morocco from 2008 to 2020 (per 100,000 individuals)

Characteristic	Number of homicides per 100,000 individuals
2020	1.24
2019	1.72
2018	1.42
2017	2.14
2016	1.69
2015	1.24
2014	1.04
2013	1.27
2012	1.15
2011	1.35
2010	1.39
2009	1.35
2008	1.35

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Release date

2022

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Region

Morocco

Survey time period

2008 to 2020

Special properties

murder/homicide

Supplementary notes

The source does not indicate a publication date. The release date is therefore the date the data was accessed.

The source explains that intentional homicide does not include all intentional killing. It adds that: "Intentional homicides are estimates of unlawful homicides purposely inflicted as a result of domestic disputes, interpersonal violence, violent conflicts over land resources, intergang violence over turf or control, and predatory violence and killing by armed groups."

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