The following are the top ten countries with the highest murder rates based on the latest available data:
- El Salvador
- Honduras
- Venezuela
- Jamaica
- Lesotho
- Belize
- South Africa
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Guatemala
- Trinidad and Tobago
Top Ten Countries with Highest Murder Rates 2016
| Country | Murder Rates (Per 100,000) | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Honduras | 82.1 | 2010 |
| El Salvador | 66.0 | 2010 |
| Cote d’Ivoire | 56.9 | 2008 |
| Jamaica | 52.1 | 2010 |
| Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) | 49.0 | 2009 |
| Belize | 41.7 | 2010 |
| Guatemala | 41.4 | 2010 |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | 38.2 | 2010 |
| Zambia | 38 | 2008 |
| Uganda | 36.3 | 2008 |