Kuwait: Kidnapping rate

The latest value from 2009 is 12.4 kidnappings per 100,000 people, an increase from 12.1 kidnappings per 100,000 people in 2008. In comparison, the world average is 2.0 kidnappings per 100,000 people, based on data from 98 countries. Historically, the average for Kuwait from 2004 to 2009 is 12.5 kidnappings per 100,000 people. The minimum value, 11.6 kidnappings per 100,000 people, was reached in 2006 while the maximum of 13.2 kidnappings per 100,000 people was recorded in 2004. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

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