Since 1990, the number of homicide victims per 100,000 people has fallen 20% worldwide.
| Region | Change, 1990 to 2015 | Homicide rate, 1990 to 2015 |
|---|---|---|
| World | -20% | |
| Northern America | -46% | |
| Latin America | 9% | |
| Western Europe | -46% | |
| Eastern Europe | -18% | |
| Asia | -38% | |
| Oceania | -22% |
