Latin America & the Caribbean: homicide rates 2018, by country

Several countries in Central America and the Caribbean registered some of the highest homicide rates in the Latin American region in 2018. El Salvador ranked first, with nearly 52 homicides committed per 100,000 inhabitants. Jamaica came in second, with 43.9 homicides per 100,000 people. The source defines intentional homicide as the unlawful death inflicted upon a person with the intent to cause death or serious injury.