SDG 16 · Indicator
Homicides
per 100,000 population
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Description
The number of intentional homicides per 100,000 people. 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. Intentional homicide does not include all intentional killing, such as killing in armed conflict.
Long-Term Objective
The long-term objective for this indicator is a value of .
Reference
UNODC