Share of deaths from homicide in Albania
Albania: Share of deaths from homicide was 0.6% in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Share of deaths from homicide in Albania, 1987–2010
Source: WHO Mortality Database (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
Albania recorded 0.6% for share of deaths from homicide in 2010.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 30.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of deaths from homicide in Albania peaked at 8.2% in 1997 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2005.
That places Albania 34th out of 113 countries with data for 2010, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of deaths from homicide in Albania, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 0.3% | — |
| 1988 | 0.3% | +11.7% |
| 1989 | 0.4% | +33.9% |
| 1992 | 0.8% | +98.6% |
| 1993 | 1.1% | +52.2% |
| 1994 | 0.7% | -34.9% |
| 1995 | 1.6% | +115.8% |
| 1996 | 1.6% | +0.7% |
| 1997 | 8.2% | +407.6% |
| 1998 | 4.0% | -51.4% |
| 1999 | 3.5% | -13.2% |
| 2000 | 0.8% | -77.0% |
| 2001 | 1.5% | +82.0% |
| 2002 | 1.3% | -8.5% |
| 2003 | 0.9% | -30.5% |
| 2004 | 0.7% | -20.1% |
| 2005 | 0.0% | -100.0% |
| 2006 | 0.0% | — |
| 2007 | 0.6% | — |
| 2008 | 0.5% | -12.1% |
| 2009 | 0.0% | -100.0% |
| 2010 | 0.6% | — |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 3 |
| 1990s | 2.7% | 0.7% | 8.2% | 8 |
| 2000s | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.5% | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1 |
Countries ranked near Albania
- 31 Chile 0.6% compare
- 32 Iran, Islamic Republic of 0.6%
- 33 Mayotte 0.6%
- 35 Bahamas 0.5% compare
- 36 Russian Federation 0.4% compare
- 37 Kazakhstan 0.4% compare
More health data for Albania
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.287 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 2,085 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 12 deaths (2100)
- Population ages 75-79, female, annual growth rate 4.91 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 75-79, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 75-79, female, per capita 0.0168 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 75-79, male, annual growth rate 4.19 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 75-79, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 75-79, male, per capita 0.0149 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of deaths from homicide in Albania?
- Share of deaths from homicide in Albania was 0.6% in 2010, according to WHO Mortality Database (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of deaths from homicide recorded in Albania?
- The highest recorded value was 8.2% in 1997.
- What is the lowest share of deaths from homicide recorded in Albania?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2005.
- How does Albania rank for share of deaths from homicide?
- Albania ranks 34th out of 113 countries with data for 2010.
- Is share of deaths from homicide rising or falling in Albania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 30.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Albania data come from?
- The figures come from WHO Mortality Database (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of deaths from homicide. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The percentage of annual deaths which are homicides.