Male homicide rate in British Virgin Islands
British Virgin Islands: Male homicide rate was 8.21 in 2006. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2006)
8.21
Change on year
down 68.6%
World rank
48th
of 136 countries
All-time high
26.11
in 2004
All-time low
0
in 1990
Years of data
12
1990–2006
Male homicide rate in British Virgin Islands, 1990–2006
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2006, male homicide rate in British Virgin Islands stood at 8.21.
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 in 2004 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1990.
That places British Virgin Islands 48th out of 136 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 | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 0 | — |
| 1992 | 0 | — |
| 1993 | 0 | — |
| 1994 | 0 | — |
| 1995 | 21.9 | — |
| 1996 | 21.36 | -2.4% |
| 1999 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2001 | 9.41 | — |
| 2002 | 9.18 | -2.5% |
| 2003 | 8.95 | -2.6% |
| 2004 | 26.11 | +191.9% |
| 2006 | 8.21 | -68.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6.18 | 0 | 21.9 | 7 |
| 2000s | 12.37 | 8.21 | 26.11 | 5 |
Countries ranked near British Virgin Islands
- 45 Cape Verde 10.31
- 46 United States 8.94 compare
- 47 Mongolia 8.66
- 49 Philippines 7.54
- 50 Argentina 7.45
- 51 Cuba 7.12 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 in 2006, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest male homicide rate recorded in British Virgin Islands?
- The highest recorded value was 26.11 in 2004.
- What is the lowest male homicide rate recorded in British Virgin Islands?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1990.
- How does British Virgin Islands rank for male homicide rate?
- British Virgin Islands ranks 48th out of 136 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 Our World in Data, published as part of Male homicide rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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