Mexico: Homicide rate

The latest value from 2023 is 24.9 homicides per 100,000 people, a decline from 25.9 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 Mexico from 1990 to 2023 is 17.8 homicides per 100,000 people. The minimum value, 8.2 homicides per 100,000 people, was reached in 2007 while the maximum of 29.4 homicides per 100,000 people was recorded in 2018. 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.