Lebanon: crime and justice

What is the murder rate in Lebanon?

Lebanon recorded 2.24 intentional homicides per 100,000 people in 2020, according to the World Bank, which uses data from the UN Office on Drugs and Crime. This is the latest year available.

The rate counts unlawful killings meant to cause death or serious injury, relative to population, so it can be compared across countries. Deaths in armed conflict are not included. No newer official crime statistics were found on the sites of the Internal Security Forces and the Central Administration of Statistics, checked on 15 October 2026.

Official sources: World Bank: intentional homicides

What is the murder rate in Lebanon?

The latest figure from the UN Office on Drugs and Crime, for 2020, is 2.2 per 100,000. No year since 2008 has been lower. Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan median: 1.5 per 100,000; Lebanon is 5th highest of 13. Of 121 countries with 2020 data, 66th highest.

How many women are killed in Lebanon?

The latest figure from the UN Office on Drugs and Crime, for 2020, is 1.0 per 100,000. The peak was 1.1 per 100,000 in 2011 and the low 0.6 per 100,000 in 2012. Across Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan the middle value was 0.5 per 100,000, and Lebanon placed 4th highest of 12. Worldwide: 58th of 107.

How many men are killed in Lebanon?

The UN Office on Drugs and Crime puts the homicide rate for men in Lebanon at 5.6 per 100,000 in 2020. Its high point since 2010 was 2012, at 6.4 per 100,000; its low point was 2018, at 2.4 per 100,000. It is 2nd highest of 11 in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, where the median is 2.2 per 100,000. World rank, highest first: 39th of 106.

How many people have died in armed conflict in Lebanon?

According to the Uppsala Conflict Data Program, battle-related deaths in Lebanon was 4,335 in 2024. That is the highest since at least 2006. It is 2nd highest of 10 in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, where the median is 657. Worldwide: 5th of 41.