This statistic shows the rate of intentional violent deaths per 100,000 inhabitants. This rate includes intentional homicides, armed robberies followed by death, physical injuries followed by death, and deaths resulting from police interventions.
The peak of deadly violence in Brazil occurred in 2017, when the country recorded intentional violent deaths per 100,000 inhabitants. From 2018 onwards, a downward trend in death rates began. In 2021, Brazil recorded intentional violent deaths per 100,000 inhabitants, a reduction of percent compared to 2020.
Nevertheless, according to the source, this positive development should be taken with caution. Indeed, this downward trend would be influenced by structural dynamics such as demographics. Therefore, it is a fragile scenario that does not guarantee that Brazil has reached a new lower level of violence.