Absence of Homicides

This sub-indicator estimates the rate of homicides per 100,000 population, drawing on data provided by countries from police and vital registration sources; data from UNODC’s global studies on homicide; and data from WHO’s Mortality Database. A homicide is defined as the killing of a person by another with intent to cause death or serious injury. Infanticide is included. Cases where the perpetrator was merely reckless or negligent are excluded.