A total shown in this statistic was reached by adding up figures for South America (C), South America (A), and South America (P).
Figures prior to 2021 were taken from previous editions of the publication.
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Piracy and robbery incidents in South America and the Caribbean 2016-2023
The number of piracy and armed robbery attacks allegedly committed and attempted in South America and the Caribbean peaked in 2018 when ** such attacks were reported. In 2023, ** incidents were reported in the region, the lowest amount recorded.
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IMO. (February 20, 2025). Number of piracy and armed robbery attacks allegedly committed and attempted in South America and the Caribbean from 2016 to 2023 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 31, 2026, from /statistics/1123300/piracy-robbery-in-latin-america-and-the-caribbean-timeline/
IMO. "Number of piracy and armed robbery attacks allegedly committed and attempted in South America and the Caribbean from 2016 to 2023." Chart. February 20, 2025. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 31, 2026. /statistics/1123300/piracy-robbery-in-latin-america-and-the-caribbean-timeline/
IMO. (2025). Number of piracy and armed robbery attacks allegedly committed and attempted in South America and the Caribbean from 2016 to 2023. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 31, 2026. /statistics/1123300/piracy-robbery-in-latin-america-and-the-caribbean-timeline/
IMO. "Number of Piracy and Armed Robbery Attacks Allegedly Committed and Attempted in South America and The Caribbean from 2016 to 2023." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 20 Feb 2025, /statistics/1123300/piracy-robbery-in-latin-america-and-the-caribbean-timeline/
IMO, Number of piracy and armed robbery attacks allegedly committed and attempted in South America and the Caribbean from 2016 to 2023 ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, /statistics/1123300/piracy-robbery-in-latin-america-and-the-caribbean-timeline/ (last visited July 31, 2026)
Number of piracy and armed robbery attacks allegedly committed and attempted in South America and the Caribbean from 2016 to 2023 [Graph], IMO, February 20, 2025. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1123300/piracy-robbery-in-latin-america-and-the-caribbean-timeline/
