Male homicide rate in Singapore

Singapore: Male homicide rate was 0.0668 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
0.0668
Change on year
down 61.0%
World rank
132nd
of 136 countries
All-time high
0.6405
in 2008
All-time low
0.0668
in 2023
Years of data
18
2006–2023

Male homicide rate in Singapore, 2006–2023

00.20.40.62006201420232006: 0.5352007: 0.552008: 0.6412009: 0.5022010: 0.6062011: 0.3712012: 0.1812013: 0.3912014: 0.2452015: 0.3812016: 0.3792017: 0.2072018: 0.0692019: 0.1712020: 0.1722021: 0.142022: 0.1712023: 0.067

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for male homicide rate in Singapore is 0.0668, measured in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 18 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 61.0% on the previous year and down 82.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, male homicide rate in Singapore peaked at 0.6405 in 2008 and was at its lowest, 0.0668, in 2023.

That places Singapore 132nd out of 136 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 0.5568 0.5019 0.6405 4
2010s 0.3 0.0689 0.6056 10
2020s 0.1374 0.0668 0.1718 4

Countries ranked near Singapore

  1. 129 Japan 0.2323 compare
  2. 130 Oman 0.1595 compare
  3. 131 Bahrain 0.1052 compare
  4. 133 Qatar 0 compare
  5. 133 San Marino 0
  6. 133 Sao Tome and Principe 0
  7. 133 Holy See 0

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Frequently asked questions

What is male homicide rate in Singapore?
Male homicide rate in Singapore was 0.0668 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest male homicide rate recorded in Singapore?
The highest recorded value was 0.6405 in 2008.
What is the lowest male homicide rate recorded in Singapore?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0668 in 2023.
How does Singapore rank for male homicide rate?
Singapore ranks 132nd out of 136 countries with data for 2023.
Is male homicide rate rising or falling in Singapore?
Over the last ten years it is down 82.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Singapore 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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Indicator
Male homicide rate
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
138 places, 2,730 data points, 1990–2024
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