Guatemala: Homicide rate

The latest value from 2023 is 23.4 homicides per 100,000 people, an increase from 22 homicides per 100,000 people in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 7.7 homicides per 100,000 people, based on data from 82 countries. Historically, the average for Guatemala from 1992 to 2023 is 32.3 homicides per 100,000 people. The minimum value, 18.2 homicides per 100,000 people, was reached in 2020 while the maximum of 45.7 homicides per 100,000 people was recorded in 2009. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

Definition: Number of homicides per 100,000 people per year.