Homicide rate who mortality database in Iceland
Iceland: Homicide rate who mortality database was 2.07 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
2.07
Change on year
up 96.3%
World rank
43rd
of 111 countries
All-time high
3.31
in 1953
All-time low
0
in 1951
Years of data
74
1951–2024
Homicide rate who mortality database in Iceland, 1951–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for homicide rate who mortality database in Iceland is 2.07, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 96.3% on the previous year and up 577.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, homicide rate who mortality database in Iceland peaked at 3.31 in 1953 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1951.
That places Iceland 43rd out of 111 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Homicide rate who mortality database in Iceland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 0 | — |
| 1952 | 0.6752 | — |
| 1953 | 3.31 | +390.1% |
| 1954 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1955 | 0.6341 | — |
| 1956 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1957 | 1.21 | — |
| 1958 | 0.5935 | -51.1% |
| 1959 | 0.5814 | -2.0% |
| 1960 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1961 | 0.5577 | — |
| 1962 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1963 | 0.5385 | — |
| 1964 | 0.5291 | -1.7% |
| 1965 | 0.5198 | -1.8% |
| 1966 | 0.511 | -1.7% |
| 1967 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1968 | 1.49 | — |
| 1969 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1970 | 0 | — |
| 1971 | 0.9695 | — |
| 1972 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1973 | 2.36 | — |
| 1974 | 2.32 | -1.3% |
| 1975 | 0.4589 | -80.2% |
| 1976 | 1.82 | +295.8% |
| 1977 | 0.9013 | -50.4% |
| 1978 | 1.34 | +48.9% |
| 1979 | 1.77 | +32.1% |
| 1980 | 0.8768 | -50.5% |
| 1981 | 1.3 | +48.2% |
| 1982 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1983 | 0.8435 | — |
| 1984 | 0.4175 | -50.5% |
| 1985 | 1.24 | +197.6% |
| 1986 | 1.23 | -0.7% |
| 1987 | 0.8133 | -34.1% |
| 1988 | 2 | +146.0% |
| 1989 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1990 | 0.3925 | — |
| 1991 | 1.94 | +393.8% |
| 1992 | 1.15 | -40.7% |
| 1993 | 0.3791 | -67.0% |
| 1994 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1995 | 0 | — |
| 1996 | 0.3719 | — |
| 1997 | 1.11 | +197.8% |
| 1998 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1999 | 0.7215 | — |
| 2000 | 2.13 | +195.8% |
| 2001 | 0.7016 | -67.1% |
| 2002 | 1.74 | +147.8% |
| 2003 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2004 | 1.37 | — |
| 2005 | 1.01 | -25.8% |
| 2006 | 0.3286 | -67.6% |
| 2007 | 0.6423 | +95.5% |
| 2008 | 0.3131 | -51.2% |
| 2009 | 0.3132 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 0.6289 | +100.8% |
| 2011 | 0.9404 | +49.5% |
| 2012 | 0.3118 | -66.8% |
| 2013 | 0.9266 | +197.2% |
| 2014 | 0.3054 | -67.0% |
| 2015 | 0.9069 | +196.9% |
| 2016 | 0.2981 | -67.1% |
| 2017 | 0.8893 | +198.3% |
| 2018 | 0.2892 | -67.5% |
| 2019 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2020 | 0.5615 | — |
| 2021 | 0.2765 | -50.8% |
| 2022 | 1.08 | +290.9% |
| 2023 | 1.05 | -2.5% |
| 2024 | 2.07 | +96.3% |
Iceland compared with similar countries
- Iceland's 2.07 is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.8185, 2.5× the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Iceland's 2.07 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.8451, 2.4× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 0.7785 | 0 | 3.31 | 9 |
| 1960s | 0.4149 | 0 | 1.49 | 10 |
| 1970s | 1.19 | 0 | 2.36 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.8728 | 0 | 2 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.6059 | 0 | 1.94 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.8553 | 0 | 2.13 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.5497 | 0 | 0.9404 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.01 | 0.2765 | 2.07 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Iceland
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Frequently asked questions
- What is homicide rate who mortality database in Iceland?
- Homicide rate who mortality database in Iceland was 2.07 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest homicide rate who mortality database recorded in Iceland?
- The highest recorded value was 3.31 in 1953.
- What is the lowest homicide rate who mortality database recorded in Iceland?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1951.
- How does Iceland rank for homicide rate who mortality database?
- Iceland ranks 43rd out of 111 countries with data for 2024.
- Is homicide rate who mortality database rising or falling in Iceland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 577.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iceland data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Homicide rate who mortality database. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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