Male homicide rate in British Virgin Islands
British Virgin Islands: Male homicide rate was 8.21 homicides per 100,000 population in 2006. ◆ Volatile
Male homicide rate in British Virgin Islands, 1990–2006
Source: UN, World Population Prospects (2024); United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in homicides per 100,000 population.
Analysis
In 2006, male homicide rate in British Virgin Islands stood at 8.21 homicides per 100,000 population.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 68.6% on the previous year and down 61.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, male homicide rate in British Virgin Islands peaked at 26.11 homicides per 100,000 population in 2004 and was at its lowest, 0 homicides per 100,000 population, in 1990.
That places British Virgin Islands 49th out of 138 countries with data for 2006, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Male homicide rate in British Virgin Islands, year by year
| Year | homicides per 100,000 population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 0 homicides per 100,000 population | — |
| 1992 | 0 homicides per 100,000 population | — |
| 1993 | 0 homicides per 100,000 population | — |
| 1994 | 0 homicides per 100,000 population | — |
| 1995 | 21.9 homicides per 100,000 population | — |
| 1996 | 21.36 homicides per 100,000 population | -2.4% |
| 1999 | 0 homicides per 100,000 population | -100.0% |
| 2001 | 9.41 homicides per 100,000 population | — |
| 2002 | 9.18 homicides per 100,000 population | -2.5% |
| 2003 | 8.95 homicides per 100,000 population | -2.6% |
| 2004 | 26.11 homicides per 100,000 population | +191.9% |
| 2006 | 8.21 homicides per 100,000 population | -68.6% |
British Virgin Islands compared with similar countries
- British Virgin Islands's 8.21 homicides per 100,000 population is above the median for high income countries, which is 1.45 homicides per 100,000 population, 5.7× the median. (70 countries reporting)
- British Virgin Islands's 8.21 homicides per 100,000 population is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 27.39 homicides per 100,000 population, 30% of the median. (40 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6.18 homicides per 100,000 population | 0 homicides per 100,000 population | 21.9 homicides per 100,000 population | 7 |
| 2000s | 12.37 homicides per 100,000 population | 8.21 homicides per 100,000 population | 26.11 homicides per 100,000 population | 5 |
Countries ranked near British Virgin Islands
- 46 Cape Verde 10.31 homicides per 100,000 population
- 47 United States 8.94 homicides per 100,000 population compare
- 48 Mongolia 8.66 homicides per 100,000 population
- 50 Philippines 7.54 homicides per 100,000 population
- 51 Argentina 7.45 homicides per 100,000 population
- 52 Cuba 7.12 homicides per 100,000 population compare
More gender data for British Virgin Islands
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 159 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 167 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 162 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 169 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 164 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 171 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, female, interpolated 163 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, male, interpolated 170 (2025)
- Age population, age 04, female, interpolated 161 (2025)
- Age population, age 04, male, interpolated 168 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is male homicide rate in British Virgin Islands?
- Male homicide rate in British Virgin Islands was 8.21 homicides per 100,000 population in 2006, according to UN, World Population Prospects (2024); United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest male homicide rate recorded in British Virgin Islands?
- The highest recorded value was 26.11 homicides per 100,000 population in 2004.
- What is the lowest male homicide rate recorded in British Virgin Islands?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 homicides per 100,000 population in 1990.
- How does British Virgin Islands rank for male homicide rate?
- British Virgin Islands ranks 49th out of 138 countries with data for 2006.
- Is male homicide rate rising or falling in British Virgin Islands?
- Over the last ten years it is down 61.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this British Virgin Islands data come from?
- The figures come from UN, World Population Prospects (2024); United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Male homicide rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Intentional homicide rate per 100,000 populationof male victims.