Kidnapping

29 (number) in 2014

Kidnapping of Ecuador slumped by 14.71% from 34 number in 2013 to 29 number in 2014. Since the 15.63% surge in 2012, kidnapping sank by 21.62% in 2014.

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“Kidnapping” means unlawfully detaining a person or persons against their will (including through the use of force; threat; fraud or enticement) for the purpose of demanding for their liberation an illicit gain or any other economic gain or other material benefit; or in order to oblige someone to do or not to do something. “Kidnapping” excludes disputes over child custody. (UN-CTS M5.5)

Date Value Change, %
2014 29 -14.71%
2013 34 -8.11%
2012 37 15.63%
2011 32 0.00%
2010 32 14.29%
2009 28 -40.43%
2006 47 27.03%
2005 37 -81.77%
2004 203 -21.01%
2003 257