Introduction
Rape is a serious crime that affects millions of people around the globe. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately 1 in 3 women will experience sexual violence in their lifetime, with 7% of those women having experienced rape or attempted rape. These statistics are deeply concerning considering that the United Nations (UN) estimates that more than 72 countries still do not have laws specifically addressing the issue of rape.
This lack of legal protection combined with a significant lack of access to resources and support for survivors has resulted in an alarming number of unreported incidents; for example, a study by UN Women found that as few as 10% of rapes are actually reported to authorities worldwide, which shows in the data on rape statistics, with countries with the highest rape statistics being the countries that have the best systems in place for victims of rape or sexual assault to come forth, and countries with the lowest or nonexistent rape rates being countries where rape is a cultural taboo and no system is in place to witness and/or charge assault. In addition, underreporting is particularly common among marginalized communities such as LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, certain religious minorities, and rural populations. As a result, these communities often face additional barriers when it comes not only to reporting cases but also to receiving proper medical care or mental health services after experiencing sexual violence.
Rape Statistics by Country
# | Country | Rape Rate | Female Homicide Rate |
---|---|---|---|
1 | Botswana | 96.87 per 100k | |
2 | Lesotho | 89.29 per 100k | |
3 | Grenada | 88.87 per 100k | 5.37 per 100k |
4 | Sweden | 87.97 per 100k | 0.5 per 100k |
5 | Eswatini | 82.73 per 100k | |
6 | South Africa | 70.22 per 100k | |
7 | Saint Kitts and Nevis | 56.4 per 100k | |
8 | Panama | 53.98 per 100k | 2.13 per 100k |
9 | Iceland | 46.3 per 100k | 2.36 per 100k |
10 | Suriname | 43.3 per 100k | 3.43 per 100k |
11 | Norway | 41.21 per 100k | 0.56 per 100k |
12 | France | 39.59 per 100k | 0.71 per 100k |
13 | United States of America | 38.2 per 100k | 2.6 per 100k |
14 | Denmark | 37.26 per 100k | 0.58 per 100k |
15 | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 37.07 per 100k | |
16 | Costa Rica | 35.53 per 100k | 2.43 per 100k |
17 | Colombia | 34.62 per 100k | 3.53 per 100k |
18 | New Zealand | 33.76 per 100k | |
19 | Guatemala | 33.59 per 100k | 4.96 per 100k |
20 | El Salvador | 30.3 per 100k | |
21 | Ecuador | 30.26 per 100k | 1.87 per 100k |
22 | Belgium | 29.87 per 100k | |
23 | Peru | 29.8 per 100k | |
24 | Bolivia | 28.68 per 100k | |
25 | Australia | 28.6 per 100k | 0.58 per 100k |
26 | Guyana | 27.46 per 100k | 9.97 per 100k |
27 | Finland | 27.4 per 100k | |
28 | United Kingdom | 27.29 per 100k | |
29 | Zimbabwe | 25.74 per 100k | |
30 | Brazil | 22.44 per 100k | 3.54 per 100k |
31 | Ireland | 20.47 per 100k | 0.24 per 100k |
32 | Chile | 19.45 per 100k | |
33 | Austria | 18.7 per 100k | 0.81 per 100k |
34 | Antigua and Barbuda | 18.38 per 100k | 1.97 per 100k |
35 | Jamaica | 17.93 per 100k | 7.58 per 100k |
36 | Dominica | 16.67 per 100k | |
37 | Paraguay | 16.38 per 100k | 1.97 per 100k |
38 | Turkey | 15.6 per 100k | 0.88 per 100k |
39 | Nicaragua | 14.9 per 100k | |
40 | Saint Lucia | 14.16 per 100k | 5.36 per 100k |
41 | Israel | 13.96 per 100k | 0.58 per 100k |
42 | Mexico | 13.95 per 100k | 6.01 per 100k |
43 | Barbados | 13.57 per 100k | 2.02 per 100k |
44 | Trinidad and Tobago | 13.14 per 100k | |
45 | Monaco | 13.13 per 100k | |
46 | South Korea | 13.03 per 100k | 0.54 per 100k |
47 | The Bahamas | 12.71 per 100k | 5.44 per 100k |
48 | Luxembourg | 12.58 per 100k | 0 per 100k |
49 | Argentina | 12.42 per 100k | 1.61 per 100k |
50 | Mongolia | 12.23 per 100k | 2.16 per 100k |
51 | Germany | 12.08 per 100k | 0.84 per 100k |
52 | Netherlands | 11.73 per 100k | 0.51 per 100k |
53 | Burundi | 11.62 per 100k | |
54 | Estonia | 11.46 per 100k | 1.43 per 100k |
55 | Tanzania | 11.27 per 100k | |
56 | Solomon Islands | 11.13 per 100k | |
57 | Latvia | 10.71 per 100k | 4.13 per 100k |
58 | East Timor | 10.7 per 100k | |
59 | Dominican Republic | 9.48 per 100k | 2.36 per 100k |
60 | Philippines | 8.85 per 100k | |
61 | Sri Lanka | 8.34 per 100k | |
62 | Bangladesh | 8.29 per 100k | |
63 | Romania | 8.29 per 100k | 0.97 per 100k |
64 | Switzerland | 8.24 per 100k | 0.62 per 100k |
65 | Liechtenstein | 7.87 per 100k | |
66 | Brunei | 7.56 per 100k | |
67 | Kyrgyzstan | 7.43 per 100k | 0.55 per 100k |
68 | Uruguay | 7.37 per 100k | 2.06 per 100k |
69 | Croatia | 7.36 per 100k | 0.89 per 100k |
70 | Kazakhstan | 7.28 per 100k | 1.55 per 100k |
71 | Bhutan | 6.87 per 100k | 1.38 per 100k |
72 | Puerto Rico | 6.65 per 100k | 3.06 per 100k |
73 | Moldova | 6.3 per 100k | 1.24 per 100k |
74 | Belize | 6.29 per 100k | 5.5 per 100k |
75 | Czech Republic | 5.97 per 100k | 0.72 per 100k |
76 | Singapore | 5.95 per 100k | 0.18 per 100k |
77 | Russia | 5.82 per 100k | 3.53 per 100k |
78 | Benin | 5.64 per 100k | |
79 | Honduras | 5.25 per 100k | 6.58 per 100k |
80 | Hungary | 5.22 per 100k | 0.77 per 100k |
81 | Mauritius | 4.64 per 100k | 1.71 per 100k |
82 | Nepal | 4.27 per 100k | |
83 | Kuwait | 4.22 per 100k | |
84 | Malta | 3.85 per 100k | 0.45 per 100k |
85 | Sudan | 3.6 per 100k | |
86 | Morocco | 3.51 per 100k | 0.45 per 100k |
87 | Spain | 3.41 per 100k | 0.5 per 100k |
88 | Uganda | 3.24 per 100k | |
89 | Bahrain | 3.23 per 100k | |
90 | Portugal | 3.09 per 100k | |
91 | Pakistan | 3.07 per 100k | |
92 | Georgia | 2.98 per 100k | |
93 | Lithuania | 2.64 per 100k | 1.98 per 100k |
94 | India | 2.63 per 100k | 2.47 per 100k |
95 | Venezuela | 2.63 per 100k | |
96 | Andorra | 2.6 per 100k | |
97 | Thailand | 2.5 per 100k | |
98 | Rwanda | 2.45 per 100k | |
99 | Cyprus | 2.32 per 100k | 0.66 per 100k |
100 | Albania | 2.26 per 100k | 0.64 per 100k |
101 | Slovenia | 2.21 per 100k | 0.57 per 100k |
102 | Haiti | 2.14 per 100k | |
103 | Kenya | 1.75 per 100k | 1.66 per 100k |
104 | Qatar | 1.73 per 100k | 0.28 per 100k |
105 | Slovakia | 1.7 per 100k | 1 per 100k |
106 | Jordan | 1.69 per 100k | 0.54 per 100k |
107 | Republic of Macedonia | 1.68 per 100k | |
108 | Greece | 1.65 per 100k | 0.36 per 100k |
109 | São Tomé and Príncipe | 1.63 per 100k | |
110 | Myanmar | 1.6 per 100k | 0.01 per 100k |
111 | Bulgaria | 1.57 per 100k | 0.73 per 100k |
112 | Algeria | 1.54 per 100k | 0.38 per 100k |
113 | Cameroon | 1.51 per 100k | |
114 | Poland | 1.5 per 100k | 0.46 per 100k |
115 | Canada | 1.43 per 100k | 0.9 per 100k |
116 | Montenegro | 1.43 per 100k | 0.94 per 100k |
117 | Madagascar | 1.38 per 100k | |
118 | Sierra Leone | 1.29 per 100k | |
119 | Belarus | 1.24 per 100k | |
120 | Maldives | 1.21 per 100k | |
121 | Serbia | 1.06 per 100k | 0.52 per 100k |
122 | Japan | 1.05 per 100k | 0.29 per 100k |
123 | Guinea | 0.97 per 100k | |
124 | Ukraine | 0.86 per 100k | |
125 | Hong Kong | 0.85 per 100k | 0.22 per 100k |
126 | Yemen | 0.78 per 100k | |
127 | Uzbekistan | 0.65 per 100k | |
128 | Armenia | 0.61 per 100k | 1.02 per 100k |
129 | United Arab Emirates | 0.57 per 100k | |
130 | Turkmenistan | 0.56 per 100k | |
131 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 0.55 per 100k | 0.3 per 100k |
132 | Lebanon | 0.54 per 100k | |
133 | Senegal | 0.51 per 100k | |
134 | Indonesia | 0.48 per 100k | |
135 | Nigeria | 0.47 per 100k | |
136 | Tajikistan | 0.36 per 100k | 0.21 per 100k |
137 | Palestine | 0.25 per 100k | 0.56 per 100k |
138 | Mozambique | 0.19 per 100k | |
139 | Syria | 0.17 per 100k | |
140 | Azerbaijan | 0.15 per 100k | 1.56 per 100k |
141 | Egypt | 0.12 per 100k | |
142 | Saudi Arabia | 0.09 per 100k | |
143 | Bermuda | 0 per 100k | |
144 | Oman | 0 per 100k | 0.23 per 100k |
Rape Statistics Worldwide
Rape statistics across continents vary significantly, due to differences in socio-cultural norms, perceptions of gender roles and legal frameworks. In Europe, for example, the rate of reported rape is relatively low compared to other parts of the world; however, many cases go unreported. Sub-Saharan Africa has some of the highest rates of rape in the world due to a number of factors including conflict and poverty, although the data doesn’t show it, because many of these incidents go unreported. The prevalence of gender-based violence is particularly high in conflict-affected countries such as South Sudan or Democratic Republic of Congo. For example, in South Kivu province in DRC, over one million women and girls have experienced sexual violence since 1998 alone.
In the Asia Pacific region rates vary from country to country but overall remain high due to a lack of education about sexual and reproductive health rights, economic disparities as well as weak legal protections for victims. This is compounded by harmful traditional practices such as honor killings which are still practiced in some countries such as Pakistan or India. And yet, the official rape statistics are very low, since most of these incidents are never reported. In Latin America rape is most prevalent among Indigenous women who often face discrimination and exclusion from access to justice and healthcare services related to sexual assault. Rates also tend to be higher than average in countries where organized crime groups are active. Finally, trends show that North America has seen an increase in reports of rape over recent years due to increased awareness around gender issues and improved access to services for survivors.
In general, the higher the rape statistics of a country, the higher the probability that the system in place to record rape incidents is efficient, the lower the rape rate, the higher the chance that rape incidents are not being reported.
Highest Rape Statistics in the World
The ten countries with the highest recorded rape statistics in the world are Botswana, Lesotho, Grenada, Sweden, Eswatini, South Africa, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Panama, Iceland and Suriname. Botswana is reported to have the highest rate of rapes per 100,000 people, with 96.87 cases being reported. This is followed closely by Lesotho with 89.29 incidents of rape, and Grenada with 88.87 cases of rape recorded per 100,000 people respectively. Sweden sits in fourth place at 87.97 cases of rape reported, and Eswatini rounds up the top five countries with the most rapes, with 82.73 rapes reported per 100,000 people. South Africa is the sixth country with highest rape rate, with 70.22 instances of rape being recorded every year, while St Kitts & Nevis records 56.4 rapes per 100K people annually, putting it in in seventh position. As number eight on this list lies Panama with 53.98 rapes per 100K inhabitants, while Iceland ranks ninth, with its 46.3 cases of rape reported annually. Finally, the tenth country with the highest rape statistics is Suriname, at a rate of 43.3 rapes per 100,000 people.
Countries with Highest Rape Rates
1. Botswana – 96.87
2. Lesotho – 89.29
3. Grenada – 88.87
4. Sweden – 87.97
5. Eswatini – 82.73
6. South Africa – 70.22
7. Saint Kitts and Nevis – 56.4
8. Panama – 53.98
9. Iceland – 46.3
10. Suriname – 43.3
Country with Highest Rape Rate
Botswana is the country with the highest rape rate in the world, with 96.87 cases of rape being reported per 100,000 people. The rate of sexual assaults in Botswana is so high that it is more than double the global average of 35 cases reported per 100,000 people. This alarming figure has been attributed to a plethora of factors such as the prevalence of alcohol abuse, gender-based violence, and a lack of adequate sexual education within the country. The government has taken strides to address this issue by implementing laws against gender-based violence, reforming outdated attitudes towards sexual assault and introducing comprehensive sex education in schools. However, reports suggest that there remains much work to be done in order to reduce the still alarmingly high rates of rape in Botswana and bring it closer to international standards.
Lowest Rape Statistics in the World
The ten countries with the lowest rates of reported rape per 100,000 people are Oman, Bermuda, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Azerbaijan, Syria, Mozambique, Palestine, Tajikistan and Nigeria. Countries like Oman and Bermuda have no reported rapes per 100,000 people in their population. Other countries such as Saudi Arabia and Egypt have similarly low statistics at 0.09 and 0.12 respective reported cases of rape per 100,000 inhabitants. Azerbaijan has a slightly higher rate at 0.15 reported rapes per 100,000 people while Syria reports slightly more at 0.17 rapes per 100K. Both Mozambique and Palestine had 0.19 and 0.25 rapes per 100K respectively, whereas Tajikistan at a rate of 0.36, and Nigeria, at 0.47, round out the list of the top ten countries with the lowest rape statistics in the world today. It is important to keep in mind that these statistics are made based on the number of reported cases of rape incidents, meaning that the fact that these countries have such low rates does not mean that rape incidents rarely happen in those countries, but rather that such incidents are not being reported.
Countries with Lowest Rape Rate
1. Oman – 0
2. Bermuda – 0
3. Saudi Arabia – 0.09
4. Egypt – 0.12
5. Azerbaijan – 0.15
6. Syria – 0.17
7. Mozambique – 0.19
8. Palestine – 0.25
9. Tajikistan – 0.36
10. Nigeria – 0.47
Country with Lowest Rape Rate
The two countries with the lowest rape rates are Oman and Bermuda. While the absence of reported rape incidents in Bermuda and Oman could at first glance seem as an impressive feat, the reasons behind it may actually be concerning. Rape is an incredibly underreported crime, meaning that many victims do not come forward to report due to fear of stigma or retribution. In these two countries, cultural norms strongly discourage survivors from speaking out about their experiences. Furthermore, there are often limited resources for victims- such as access to mental health care and legal support. Additionally, gender inequality can play a role in victims’ reluctance to come forward; women’s rights may be seen as less valuable or important than men’s rights which could prevent victims from seeking help and justice. Finally, traditional views on marriage and sex can make it difficult for some rape survivors to report due to feelings of shame or being viewed negatively by their communities.
Rape Rate by Country
Albania
Rape Rate
2.26 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#100
Female Homicide Rate
0.64 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#54
Algeria
Rape Rate
1.54 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#112
Female Homicide Rate
0.38 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#73
Andorra
Rape Rate
2.6 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#96
Antigua and Barbuda
Rape Rate
18.38 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#34
Female Homicide Rate
1.97 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#27
Argentina
Rape Rate
12.42 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#49
Female Homicide Rate
1.61 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#33
Armenia
Rape Rate
0.61 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#128
Female Homicide Rate
1.02 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#39
Australia
Rape Rate
28.6 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#25
Female Homicide Rate
0.58 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#57
The rape statistics in Australia are at 2.26 per 100,000 people, ranking the country one hundredth in terms of the highest rape statistics in the world. Despite this lower rank, more than 31,000 sexual assaults were reported in Australia in 2021, increasing by 13%, with many more going unreported due to victims not feeling comfortable coming forward. In addition, recent studies suggest that one in five Australian women have experienced sexual assault since the age of fifteen – a figure that emphasizes the severity of the issue.
Austria
Rape Rate
18.7 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#33
Female Homicide Rate
0.81 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#47
Azerbaijan
Rape Rate
0.15 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#140
Female Homicide Rate
1.56 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#34
Bahrain
Rape Rate
3.23 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#89
Bangladesh
Rape Rate
8.29 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#62
Barbados
Rape Rate
13.57 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#43
Female Homicide Rate
2.02 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#25
Belarus
Rape Rate
1.24 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#119
Belgium
Rape Rate
29.87 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#22
Belize
Rape Rate
6.29 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#74
Female Homicide Rate
5.5 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#6
Benin
Rape Rate
5.64 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#78
Bermuda
Rape Rate
0 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#143
Bhutan
Rape Rate
6.87 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#71
Female Homicide Rate
1.38 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#37
Bolivia
Rape Rate
28.68 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#24
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Rape Rate
0.55 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#131
Female Homicide Rate
0.3 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#76
Botswana
Rape Rate
96.87 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#1
Botswana has the highest rape statistics in the world at 96.87 per 100,000 people, and this number has been rising in recent years. The reported number of rapes is also lower than the actual number due to the social stigma and fear that victims have of reporting a crime to authorities. The government and civil society organizations have made great strides in recent years to try and tackle this issue through education initiatives, tougher laws, and better access to support services for survivors.
Brazil
Rape Rate
22.44 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#30
Female Homicide Rate
3.54 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#12
The rape statistics in Brazil are at 22.44 per 100,000 people, ranking the country thirtieth in terms of the highest rape statistics in the world. Due to social stigmas, it is likely that many more cases go unreported, making it difficult for policies and public initiatives to be implemented for prevention or punishment. Furthermore, the government has made legislative efforts to address the issue of sexual violence and increase penalties for perpetrators.
Brunei
Rape Rate
7.56 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#66
Bulgaria
Rape Rate
1.57 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#111
Female Homicide Rate
0.73 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#49
Burundi
Rape Rate
11.62 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#53
Cameroon
Rape Rate
1.51 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#113
Canada
Rape Rate
1.43 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#115
Female Homicide Rate
0.9 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#43
Chile
Rape Rate
19.45 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#32
Colombia
Rape Rate
34.62 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#17
Female Homicide Rate
3.53 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#13
Costa Rica
Rape Rate
35.53 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#16
Female Homicide Rate
2.43 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#19
Croatia
Rape Rate
7.36 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#69
Female Homicide Rate
0.89 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#44
Cyprus
Rape Rate
2.32 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#99
Female Homicide Rate
0.66 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#52
Czech Republic
Rape Rate
5.97 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#75
Female Homicide Rate
0.72 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#50
Denmark
Rape Rate
37.26 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#14
Female Homicide Rate
0.58 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#58
Dominica
Rape Rate
16.67 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#36
Dominican Republic
Rape Rate
9.48 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#59
Female Homicide Rate
2.36 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#20
East Timor
Rape Rate
10.7 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#58
Ecuador
Rape Rate
30.26 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#21
Female Homicide Rate
1.87 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#30
Egypt
Rape Rate
0.12 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#141
The rape statistics in Egypt are at 0.12 per 100,000 people, ranking the country one hundred and forty-first in terms of the highest rape statistics in the world. Despite having relatively lower rape statistics compared to other countries, rape is still a cause for concern. In fact, sexual harassment remains one of the most widely reported crimes in the country, with women and children often falling victim to these traumatic experiences. Women's rights organizations have been actively fighting against such social injustices in Egypt, aiming to achieve tangible progress in terms of legal reforms as well as institutional support for those affected.
El Salvador
Rape Rate
30.3 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#20
Estonia
Rape Rate
11.46 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#54
Female Homicide Rate
1.43 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#36
Eswatini
Rape Rate
82.73 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#5
Finland
Rape Rate
27.4 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#27
France
Rape Rate
39.59 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#12
Female Homicide Rate
0.71 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#51
Georgia
Rape Rate
2.98 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#92
Germany
Rape Rate
12.08 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#51
Female Homicide Rate
0.84 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#46
The rape statistics in Germany are at 12.08 per 100,000 people, ranking the country fifty-first in terms of the highest rape statistics in the world. However, studies conducted on unreported sexual assault indicate that the issue is unreported due to victims feeling ashamed, afraid to report the crime, and the victim feeling threatened not to. As a result, it is likely that the actual figures for rape are much higher than what is officially recorded. In addition, this statistic does not include other forms of sexual assault such as groping, verbal abuse, and coercion which also disproportionately affect women in Germany.
Greece
Rape Rate
1.65 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#108
Female Homicide Rate
0.36 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#75
Grenada
Rape Rate
88.87 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#3
Female Homicide Rate
5.37 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#8
Guatemala
Rape Rate
33.59 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#19
Female Homicide Rate
4.96 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#10
Guinea
Rape Rate
0.97 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#123
Guyana
Rape Rate
27.46 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#26
Female Homicide Rate
9.97 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#1
Haiti
Rape Rate
2.14 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#102
Honduras
Rape Rate
5.25 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#79
Female Homicide Rate
6.58 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#4
Hong Kong
Rape Rate
0.85 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#125
Female Homicide Rate
0.22 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#81
Hungary
Rape Rate
5.22 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#80
Female Homicide Rate
0.77 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#48
Iceland
Rape Rate
46.3 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#9
Female Homicide Rate
2.36 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#21
India
Rape Rate
2.63 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#94
Female Homicide Rate
2.47 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#18
The reported rape statistics in India are at 2.63 per 100,000 people, ranking the country ninety-fourth in terms of the highest rape statistics in the world. However, reports suggest that far more incidents go unreported due to patriarchal attitudes and victim blaming. It is estimated that every day above 80 women are raped, and there have been over 31,000 reported cases in 2021 alone. The root causes of this epidemic include a lack of public awareness about gender-based violence, cultural beliefs that discourage victims from reporting rape, and inadequate legal protection for survivors.
Indonesia
Rape Rate
0.48 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#134
Ireland
Rape Rate
20.47 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#31
Female Homicide Rate
0.24 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#79
Israel
Rape Rate
13.96 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#41
Female Homicide Rate
0.58 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#59
Jamaica
Rape Rate
17.93 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#35
Female Homicide Rate
7.58 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#2
Japan
Rape Rate
1.05 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#122
Female Homicide Rate
0.29 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#77
The rape statistics in Japan are at 1.05 per 100,000 people, ranking the country one hundred and twenty-second in terms of the highest rape statistics in the world. The Japanese government has implemented a number of initiatives to combat this issue, such as tougher punishments for perpetrators and increased public awareness campaigns in order to reduce the number of rapes occurring each year. Furthermore, laws have been revised to protect victims more effectively and make prosecution easier by expanding legal definitions of rape.
Jordan
Rape Rate
1.69 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#106
Female Homicide Rate
0.54 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#64
Kazakhstan
Rape Rate
7.28 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#70
Female Homicide Rate
1.55 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#35
Kenya
Rape Rate
1.75 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#103
Female Homicide Rate
1.66 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#32
Kuwait
Rape Rate
4.22 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#83
Kyrgyzstan
Rape Rate
7.43 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#67
Female Homicide Rate
0.55 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#63
Latvia
Rape Rate
10.71 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#57
Female Homicide Rate
4.13 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#11
Lebanon
Rape Rate
0.54 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#132
Lesotho
Rape Rate
89.29 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#2
Lesotho has the second-highest rape statistics in the world at 89.29 per 100,000 people, and research shows that rape and gender-based violence are endemic in Lesotho. This figure is also likely to be much higher due to underreporting and fear of retribution for victims speaking out. The majority of survivors are young women and girls, with a large portion of reported rapes involving those aged 16 or younger. Despite recent improvements in laws aiming to protect victims, cultural beliefs continue to contribute to an environment where violence against women is largely tolerated and rarely punished appropriately.
Liechtenstein
Rape Rate
7.87 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#65
Lithuania
Rape Rate
2.64 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#93
Female Homicide Rate
1.98 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#26
Luxembourg
Rape Rate
12.58 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#48
Female Homicide Rate
0 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#85
Madagascar
Rape Rate
1.38 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#117
Maldives
Rape Rate
1.21 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#120
Malta
Rape Rate
3.85 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#84
Female Homicide Rate
0.45 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#71
Mauritius
Rape Rate
4.64 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#81
Female Homicide Rate
1.71 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#31
Mexico
Rape Rate
13.95 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#42
Female Homicide Rate
6.01 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#5
Moldova
Rape Rate
6.3 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#73
Female Homicide Rate
1.24 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#38
Monaco
Rape Rate
13.13 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#45
Mongolia
Rape Rate
12.23 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#50
Female Homicide Rate
2.16 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#22
Montenegro
Rape Rate
1.43 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#116
Female Homicide Rate
0.94 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#42
Morocco
Rape Rate
3.51 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#86
Female Homicide Rate
0.45 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#72
Mozambique
Rape Rate
0.19 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#138
Myanmar
Rape Rate
1.6 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#110
Female Homicide Rate
0.01 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#84
Nepal
Rape Rate
4.27 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#82
Netherlands
Rape Rate
11.73 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#52
Female Homicide Rate
0.51 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#67
New Zealand
Rape Rate
33.76 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#18
Nicaragua
Rape Rate
14.9 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#39
Nigeria
Rape Rate
0.47 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#135
Norway
Rape Rate
41.21 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#11
Female Homicide Rate
0.56 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#61
Oman
Rape Rate
0 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#144
Female Homicide Rate
0.23 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#80
Pakistan
Rape Rate
3.07 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#91
The reported rape statistics in Pakistan are at 3.07 per 100,000 people, ranking the country ninety-first in terms of the highest rape statistics in the world. However, this number likely represents a mere fraction of the actual cases that go unreported, as one study has shown that Pakistan’s media underreports on 91% of cases of violence against women. Therefore, the number of sexual violence cases will be wholly unreported as the stigma surrounding rape persists, along with the feeling of shame, and the media’s underreporting of the issue also allows this stigma to continue.
Palestine
Rape Rate
0.25 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#137
Female Homicide Rate
0.56 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#62
Panama
Rape Rate
53.98 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#8
Female Homicide Rate
2.13 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#23
Paraguay
Rape Rate
16.38 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#37
Female Homicide Rate
1.97 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#28
Peru
Rape Rate
29.8 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#23
Philippines
Rape Rate
8.85 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#60
The rape statistics in the Philippines are at 8.85 per 100,000 people, ranking the country sixtieth in terms of the highest rape statistics in the world. The Philippine government has made efforts to address this issue by introducing legislation such as the Anti-Rape Law of 1997. However, despite these advancements, there are still a daily average of 18 rapes per day, many of which make it through the court proceedings and even fewer cases result in convictions. Furthermore, there are countless unreported cases due to victims’ fear of being shamed or blamed for their assault which further contributes to higher rape statistics in the country.
Poland
Rape Rate
1.5 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#114
Female Homicide Rate
0.46 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#70
Portugal
Rape Rate
3.09 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#90
Puerto Rico
Rape Rate
6.65 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#72
Female Homicide Rate
3.06 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#16
Qatar
Rape Rate
1.73 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#104
Female Homicide Rate
0.28 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#78
Republic of Macedonia
Rape Rate
1.68 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#107
Romania
Rape Rate
8.29 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#63
Female Homicide Rate
0.97 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#41
The rape statistics in Romania are at 8.29 per 100,000 people, ranking the country sixty-third in terms of the highest rape statistics in the world. However, underreporting remains a key barrier when it comes to tackling rape in Romania. Consequently, true rape statistics are likely much higher due to the fear of shame or stigma that comes with reporting sexual assault.
Russia
Rape Rate
5.82 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#77
Female Homicide Rate
3.53 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#14
The rape statistics in Russia are at 5.82 per 100,000 people, ranking the country sixty-third in terms of the highest rape statistics in the world. However, studies suggest that a small of rape victims will report incidents to law enforcement officials in Russia, this is similar to other nation too. This is due to a lack of trust in authorities and a fear of being blamed or shamed for coming forward. There is also a belief within Russian culture that pursuing justice through legal channels is not worth the effort because most perpetrators will not be held accountable for their actions. This leaves many victims feeling powerless and unsupported as they struggle to cope with this traumatic experience.
Rwanda
Rape Rate
2.45 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#98
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Rape Rate
56.4 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#7
Saint Lucia
Rape Rate
14.16 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#40
Female Homicide Rate
5.36 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#9
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Rape Rate
37.07 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#15
São Tomé and Príncipe
Rape Rate
1.63 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#109
Saudi Arabia
Rape Rate
0.09 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#142
The rape statistics in Saudi Arabia are at 0.09 per 100,000 people, ranking the country one hundred and forty-second in terms of the highest rape statistics in the world. This is significantly lower than in many other countries, such as India and South Africa where the rate of reported rapes is as high as 2.63 and 70.22 per 100,000 people respectively.
Senegal
Rape Rate
0.51 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#133
Serbia
Rape Rate
1.06 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#121
Female Homicide Rate
0.52 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#66
Sierra Leone
Rape Rate
1.29 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#118
Singapore
Rape Rate
5.95 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#76
Female Homicide Rate
0.18 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#83
The rape statistics in Singapore are at 5.95 per 100,000 people, ranking the country seventy-sixth in terms of the highest rape statistics in the world. In addition, statistics show that 40% of sexual assault cases from 2017 to 2019 involved victims below the age of 16, with the majority of these cases occurring between starngers.
Slovakia
Rape Rate
1.7 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#105
Female Homicide Rate
1 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#40
Slovenia
Rape Rate
2.21 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#101
Female Homicide Rate
0.57 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#60
Solomon Islands
Rape Rate
11.13 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#56
South Africa
Rape Rate
70.22 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#6
South Africa has the sixth-highest rape statistics in the world at 70.22 per 100,000 people. While rape has become a serious and pervasive issue in South Africa, many experts suggest that this number is even higher since many rape cases go unreported due to fear of retribution or embarrassment. The government has been attempting to tackle this problem by implementing anti-rape campaigns and introducing harsher penalties for those who are found guilty of sexual assault.
South Korea
Rape Rate
13.03 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#46
Female Homicide Rate
0.54 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#65
The rape statistics in South Korea are at 13.03 per 100,000 people, ranking the country forty-sixth in terms of the highest rape statistics in the world. The prevalence of sexual violence has been on the rise since 2018, with reports from 21.3% of adult women experiencing rape and attempted rape. In addition, there is a culture of stigma and silence surrounding victims of sexual assault that further perpetuates this situation and sexual assault remains largely underreported in South Korea due to social pressures and a lack of legal protection for victims.
Spain
Rape Rate
3.41 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#87
Female Homicide Rate
0.5 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#68
Sri Lanka
Rape Rate
8.34 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#61
Sudan
Rape Rate
3.6 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#85
Suriname
Rape Rate
43.3 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#10
Female Homicide Rate
3.43 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#15
Sweden
Rape Rate
87.97 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#4
Female Homicide Rate
0.5 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#69
Sweden has the fourth-highest rape statistics in the world at 70.22 per 100,000 people. Sweden's rape rate is high due to a number of factors, including its expansive definition of rape and historical ambivalence towards sexual assault. The country includes physical coercion as well as verbal threats of violence under its definition of rape, which is wider than the definitions in other countries. This has resulted in a much larger reported rate than elsewhere. Additionally, the country has seen extensive social progress in recent years, but Sweden's history of inaction on issues related to sexual assault has left it with a higher rate than most other developed nations. This is particularly true for women between the ages of 15 and 44, who are four times more likely to be victims of sexual assault than men of the same age group.
Switzerland
Rape Rate
8.24 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#64
Female Homicide Rate
0.62 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#55
The rape statistics in Switzerland are at 8.24 per 100,000 people, ranking the country sixty-fourth in terms of the highest rape statistics in the world. Despite this low rate of rape, the country has seen a worrisome uptick in sexual assault cases in recent years. Research indicated that the total number of reported rapes had increased by around 10% since 2017, highlighting the need for greater awareness and improved prevention measures. To address this issue, Swiss authorities have begun implementing initiatives such as victim support programs and educational outreach initiatives to make sure that everyone is aware of their rights and what resources are available to them if they ever fall victim to an act of sexual violence.
Syria
Rape Rate
0.17 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#139
Tajikistan
Rape Rate
0.36 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#136
Female Homicide Rate
0.21 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#82
Tanzania
Rape Rate
11.27 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#55
Thailand
Rape Rate
2.5 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#97
The Bahamas
Rape Rate
12.71 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#47
Female Homicide Rate
5.44 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#7
Trinidad and Tobago
Rape Rate
13.14 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#44
Turkey
Rape Rate
15.6 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#38
Female Homicide Rate
0.88 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#45
Turkmenistan
Rape Rate
0.56 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#130
Uganda
Rape Rate
3.24 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#88
Ukraine
Rape Rate
0.86 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#124
United Arab Emirates
Rape Rate
0.57 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#129
United Kingdom
Rape Rate
27.29 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#28
United States of America
Rape Rate
38.2 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#13
Female Homicide Rate
2.6 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#17
The rape statistics in the United States are at 38.20 per 100,000 people, ranking the country thirteen in terms of the highest rape statistics in the world. This high figure is likely due to several factors, such as a culture that perpetuates and normalizes sexual violence and assault, a lack of education around consent, and an overall attitude of victim-blaming when it comes to reporting rapes. Furthermore, many rapists go unpunished due to an inadequate justice system that often fails to bring perpetrators to justice or adequately support victims. This contributes to an environment where rapists can continue unchecked and can make victims feel unsafe in coming forward. In addition to existing cultural biases against prosecuting sexual violence cases, there is also the added societal pressure for survivors not to report the crime for fear of being judged or shamed by their peers. Overall, these factors contribute significantly to the high rate of rape in the United States.
Uruguay
Rape Rate
7.37 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#68
Female Homicide Rate
2.06 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#24
Uzbekistan
Rape Rate
0.65 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#127
Venezuela
Rape Rate
2.63 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#95
Yemen
Rape Rate
0.78 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#126
Zimbabwe
Rape Rate
25.74 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#29
FAQs
Which country has the highest rape statistics ?
The country with the highest rape statistics in the world is Botswana, with 96.87 cases of rape reported per 100,000 people.
Which country has the lowest rape statistics ?
The two countries with the lowest rape rates are Oman and Bermuda, with 0 reported cases of rape per 100,000 each.
What are the 10 countries with the highest rape rates ?
The ten countries with the highest rape rates in the world are Botswana, Lesotho, Grenada, Sweden, Eswatini, South Africa, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Panama, Iceland and Suriname.
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