Male homicide victims in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Male homicide victims was 543 in 2021. ▬ Flat
Male homicide victims in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 2005–2021
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2021, male homicide victims in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland stood at 543.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 17.8% on the previous year and up 22.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, male homicide victims in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland peaked at 581 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 377, in 2014.
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 34th of 136 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Male homicide victims in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 532.61 | — |
| 2006 | 534.85 | +0.4% |
| 2007 | 535.11 | +0.1% |
| 2008 | 468.38 | -12.5% |
| 2009 | 477.82 | +2.0% |
| 2010 | 529 | +10.7% |
| 2011 | 445 | -15.9% |
| 2012 | 444 | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 398 | -10.4% |
| 2014 | 377 | -5.3% |
| 2015 | 423 | +12.2% |
| 2016 | 581 | +37.4% |
| 2017 | 542 | -6.7% |
| 2018 | 484 | -10.7% |
| 2019 | 563 | +16.3% |
| 2020 | 461 | -18.1% |
| 2021 | 543 | +17.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 509.75 | 468.38 | 535.11 | 5 |
| 2010s | 478.6 | 377 | 581 | 10 |
| 2020s | 502 | 461 | 543 | 2 |
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More gender data for United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 11,226 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -0.9161 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 335,907 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 353,938 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 340,922 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 359,075 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 343,706 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 361,989 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, female, interpolated 347,350 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, male, interpolated 365,727 (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is male homicide victims in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Male homicide victims in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland was 543 in 2021, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest male homicide victims recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 581 in 2016.
- What is the lowest male homicide victims recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 377 in 2014.
- How does United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank for male homicide victims?
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 34th out of 136 countries with data for 2021.
- Is male homicide victims rising or falling in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 22.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Male homicide victims. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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