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Safety
The intentional homicide rate — the most reliably measured violent crime indicator across countries.
Global leader
Japan
Measured as
Homicides per 100,000
Why it matters
Safety is a precondition for economic activity, education, and civic life. High crime suppresses investment and forces families into costly protective behaviour.
Top countries
Where countries stand
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Countries at the top
Japan99.4
Singapore99.4
Norway98.6
Switzerland98.6
China98.6
Countries with room to grow
South Africa5.7
Mexico25.7
Colombia28.6
Brazil40
Costa Rica68.6