11 countries with the highest rape crime rates in the world in 2022

Rape is one of the most horrific and heinous forms of assault that can be committed against a person by another person. He is hated by all societies and cultures. Yet rape continues to occur with alarming frequency in societies across all countries and cultures. Although some countries and cultures are the worst perpetrators, there are ample reports and evidence that even the most developed countries suffer from this criminal act, which is so detrimental to human dignity.

Another problem with rape as a crime is that it is not reported. It is estimated that only 12 percent or fewer cases are reported. There is a social stigma attached to rape, and the victims prefer to remain silent. The situation is worse in Islamic countries, where the testimony of women is less important, and women are often accused of causing rape. Moreover, the criminal justice system in such countries is so weak and imperfect that it is difficult to punish the rapist for the crime he committed. Only in developed countries do women dare to report rape. Perhaps this is one of the reasons that more developed countries are also on the list of countries with the highest number of rapes.

Many countries also have different definitions of what constitutes rape. Also in some countries, marital rape is considered a crime. These are just a few of the reasons why there are many obvious differences in rape statistics across countries. Here is a list of the 11 countries that rank highest in rape rates in 2022. The ranking is based on the number of rapes per 100,000 population, which is a better indicator, and not just the cumulative number of reported rape cases.

11. USA

The rape statistics in the United States are very deplorable for the most important and powerful country in the world. The figures per 100,000 population were over 30 rapes. However, in recent years this figure has dropped to 27.4 by 100,000 1997 people. A study conducted by the US Bureau of Justice Statistics in '91 found that 9% of reported rape victims are women and 2011% are men. US law defines rape as forced penetration by the perpetrator. The Bureau of Justice's 2008 report on prison rape found that at least 69,800 inmates were raped by force or threat of force and more were victims of sexual assault in U.S. prisons and juvenile detention centers. This is despite the fact that most rapes in the United States go unreported.

According to the American Medical Association, sexual assault and rape are the most underreported violent crimes. There is no agreement on the data, as the FBI recorded 85,593 2010 rapes in 1.3 and the Centers for Disease Control counted nearly 16 million incidents. Some types of rape are excluded from official records. For example, the FBI definition excludes all rapes except forcible rape of women. A large number of rapes go unreported, and only 25% of rapes and sexual assaults are reported to the police. Moreover, only 80,000% of reported rapes result in arrest. Almost American children are sexually abused every year. But there are more unreported cases.

According to one US Department of Justice report, there were 191,670 registered victims of rape or sexual assault in 2005. According to RAINN, from 2000 to 2005, 59% of rapes were not reported to law enforcement. The rate for college students was 95% in 2000. Every 107 seconds, one person in the United States is sexually assaulted. About 293,000 people are victims of sexual violence every year. The percentage of sexual assaults is not reported to the police. % of rapists never spend a day in jail.

10. Belgium

According to UNDOC, in 2008 the number of rapes reported to the police was 26.3 per 100,000 people. The incidence has been increasing over the years. Recent reports put the figure at 27.9 rape cases per population.

Rape in Belgium is defined by article 375 of the Penal Code, which defines it as any act of sexual penetration of any kind and by any means committed against a person who has not given consent. This definition includes marital rape. There are several factors that could have caused this. One powerful factor is the influx of culturally distinct Muslim migrants from other countries who have been granted political asylum. They account for the maximum number of rapes by strangers.

9. Panama

Panama is an independent state on an isthmus connecting Central and South America. The Panama Canal, a famous feat of human engineering, runs through its center. The canal connects the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, creating an important shipping route. The capital, Panama City, has modern skyscrapers, casinos and nightclubs. Panama has a population of over 4 million people and a diverse culture. Panama is generally a peaceful country with a low crime rate. However, authorities are seriously concerned that there is a high level of criminal attacks on women in the country. On average, there are more than 25 rapes per 100,000 28.3 population per year. The latest reported figures were 100,000 per person.

8. Saint Kitts and Nevis

Saint Kitts and Nevis is a small country consisting of two small islands in the Caribbean Sea. The island nation's economy, which was previously linked to sugar production, is now entirely dependent on tourism. There are 14 or 15 rapes a year. These are small numbers, but given the fact that the island's population is only about 50,000 28,6 people, the figures are 100,000 per population, which is alarming.

7 Australia

Rape laws in Australia originated from English common law but gradually evolved in the late 20th century. In Australia, the reported rape rate per 100,000 people is 91.6 relatively high. However, this figure has been declining from its previous high of 2003 at 28.6 to 2010 at 15. However, it is estimated that only 20 to XNUMX percent of cases are reported to the police. Additionally, non-sexual invasion and sexual assault are also included in the definition of rape under Australian laws.

6. Grenada

Grenada is an island nation located in the southern part of the southeastern Caribbean Sea. Its neighbors are the countries of Trinidad and Tobago, Venezuela and Saint Vincent. It is also known as the Isle of Spice and is the largest exporter of nutmeg, mace and other spices in the world.

However, while rape offenders can be sentenced to up to 15 years in prison, crimes against women are a cause for concern. The incidence of rape per 100,000 population is 30.6 very high at 54.8, but it has decreased from the previous 100,000 rapes per population.

5. Nicaragua

In 2012, Nicaragua passed a law called the Integral Law against Violence against Women, which criminalizes a wide range of acts of violence against women, including domestic violence and marital rape. Nicaragua, the largest country on the Central American isthmus, is home to a multi-ethnic population, including Europeans, Africans, Asians and indigenous peoples. Nicaragua is considered the safest country in Central and Latin America with a low homicide rate of 8.7 per 100,000 inhabitants. But this country ranks high when it comes to crimes against women.

In Nicaragua there are 32 rapes per 100,000 population in 2010. According to a 1998 Amnesty International report, the rape of girls is widespread. Between 2008 and 14,377, police recorded 2008 cases of rape. This is despite the fact that the number of reports is low because rape victims often face social hostility and indifference from authorities. Since this year, abortion has become completely illegal. This has been criticized as oppressive to pregnant rape victims.

4 Sweden

Sweden is a surprise entry on this list. This is considering the fact that it is one of the developed countries in the world in which the liberalization of women is the main objective of its social development. However, the fact that the country has about 64 cases of sexual violence per 100.000 population in 2012 belies the fact that it is a developed country. This is stated in the reports of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). According to this, in 66 there were 100,000 rape cases in Sweden for the 2012 population, according to data provided by the Swedish National Council for Crime Prevention. This was the highest figure reported to UNODC in a year.

However, it should be noted that many countries do not report any statistics on rape to UNODC, and some report insufficient data. The Swedish police register each case of sexual assault on a case-by-case basis and also have a relatively broad definition of rape. In addition, the higher willingness of Swedish women to report relationship rape also explains the relatively high reporting rate of rape in Sweden. In addition, the recent influx of refugees and immigrants from Muslim countries with a low status of women could be the cause of these cases. In Sweden, 1 in 3 Swedish women are sexually abused by the time they are out of adolescence. In the first half of 2013, over 1,000 Swedish women reported being raped by Muslim immigrants in Stockholm, with over 300 of them under the age of 15.

3. Lesotho

Rape remains a major social problem in Lesotho. In 2008, according to UNODC, the number of rapes recorded by the police was the highest of any country. The incidence of rape ranges from 82 to 88 per 100,000 population. It is one of the poorest countries, with almost half the population living below the poverty line. Cases of crimes related to kidnapping, murder, human trafficking, assault, theft, etc. abound along with sexual assault.

2. Botswana

After South Africa, Botswana has the highest rape rate - 93 cases per 100,000 2.5 population. Additionally, these cases are largely unreported, so the actual incidence may be more than three to five times higher. This country also has one of the highest rates of AIDS and they continue to spread AIDS with such heinous acts. The illiterate, almost barbaric population also believes the myth that sex with a virgin will cure AIDS, which is the leading cause of child rape. It is a landlocked country in southern Africa, bordered by South Africa, Namibia and Zimbabwe. This developing country of one million people is rife with serious crimes, ranging from theft to armed attacks for money.

1. South Africa

A March 2012 study found that South Africa has one of the highest rape rates in the world. With 65,000 127.6 reported rapes and other sexual assaults, this amounts to 100,000 for 2007 70,000 people in the country. Sexual assault is common in South Africa. The Criminal Law (Sexual Offenses and Related Matters) Amendment Act 500,000 prohibits rape and sexual abuse. More than one case has been reported, including sexual assaults on children. A very high proportion of rape cases go unreported. According to the humanitarian news organization IRIN, approximately rapes are committed in South Africa each year. According to many, rape is so common in South Africa that it barely makes the news. Most sexual assaults do not attract public attention.

A multicultural society, South Africa is considered one of the progressive and developed countries. However, the graph of sexual assault is not reduced. The country has recently gained freedom from apartheid and racial discrimination. Previously, 90% of the population did not have equal rights. The myth that sex with a virgin cures AIDS also contributes to the high rate of child rape.

Rape is the most heinous of all crimes. The sad thing is that it is so common in all societies. Even developed countries with a higher level of education are not immune from this evil. To impose oneself on an unwitting victim is the same as to impose another into slavery. Emotional scars do not heal easily, and in the case of young victims, the effects can last a lifetime. In addition to punitive measures, the state and society should work on the prevention of rape. This can be achieved through proper education and leadership of the youth, so that humanity can hope for a generation that does not have such crimes in human society.