Tajikistan: crime and justice

What is the homicide rate in Tajikistan?

Tajikistan recorded 0.9 intentional homicides per 100,000 people in 2020, according to the World Bank, which publishes UNODC data. This is the latest year available; the previous figures are 1.6 for 2011 and 2.4 for 2010.

Intentional homicide counts unlawful deaths deliberately caused by another person, based on police or health records reported to UNODC. Gaps in reporting mean the series has no figures for 2012 to 2019. No recent national crime statistics could be read on the Agency on Statistics or Interior Ministry websites on 15 October 2026.

Official sources: World Bank: Intentional homicides per 100,000 people

How many murders are there in Tajikistan?

The latest figure from the UN Office on Drugs and Crime, for 2020, is 0.9 per 100,000. No year since 2005 has been lower. Across Europe & Central Asia the middle value was 1.2 per 100,000, and Tajikistan placed 30th highest of 46. Worldwide: 94th of 121.

How many women are murdered in Tajikistan?

In 2020, the homicide rate for women in Tajikistan was 0.2 per 100,000, according to the UN Office on Drugs and Crime. It is the bottom of the series, which starts in 2006. Europe & Central Asia median: 0.7 per 100,000; Tajikistan is 44th highest of 44. World rank, highest first: 106th of 107.

How many men are killed in Tajikistan?

In 2020, the homicide rate for men in Tajikistan was 1.6 per 100,000, according to the UN Office on Drugs and Crime. No year since 2006 has been lower. It is 20th highest of 44 in Europe & Central Asia, where the median is 1.5 per 100,000. World rank, highest first: 72nd of 106.

How many people have died in armed conflict in Tajikistan?

According to the Uppsala Conflict Data Program, battle-related deaths in Tajikistan was 87 in 2022. Since 2010 it has ranged from 16 (2021) to 98 (2010). It is 5th highest of 8 in Europe & Central Asia, where the median is 92. Of 43 countries with 2022 data, 25th highest.