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Data table for chart 1

Homicide rates for selected countries
Country rate per 100,000 population Year
Japan1 0.50 2008
Hong Kong1 0.52 2008
Switzerland1 0.70 2008
Germany1 0.80 2008
Sweden1 0.90 2008
Australia1 1.20 2008
England and Wales1 1.20 2008
Denmark2 1.40 2007
France1 1.40 2008
Northern Ireland1 1.47 2008
Hungary1 1.50 2008
Canada3 1.81 2009
Scotland1 2.20 2008
Finland1 2.50 2008
Turkey1 2.90 2008
New Zealand1 3.00 2008
United States1 5.20 2008
1. Figures reflect 2008 data.
2. Figures reflect 2009 data.
3. Figures reflect 2007 data.
Source: Statistics Canada, Interpol Ottawa and national statistical office websites.