What countries have the lowest rape rates?

While most countries have acts of sexual assault and laws against violence, many of them are incapable, inconsistent, and not systematically implemented. Most people hear rape and sexual assault against women, men around the world also experience harassment, physical violence, and rape every day.

Global reported rape cases per 100,000 people: Botswana (92.93), Lesotho (82.68), South Africa (72.10). Surprisingly, Sweden, with a high peace ranking, reports 63.54, due to its broader definition of rape and strong reporting structures.

The United States ranks 13th globally with a reported rate of 27.31 per 100,000 people. Countries like Egypt (0.11), Azerbaijan (0.17), and Mozambique (0.19) report the lowest rates. Experts caution that these figures may not accurately reflect the true prevalence of sexual violence due to societal norms, legal definitions, and law enforcement protocols.

Some nations report remarkably low incidence rates. Liechtenstein, with a population of 38,137, reported no rape cases in 2020. Other countries with low rates include Armenia, Tajikistan, Lebanon, and Turkmenistan, all below 1 per 100,000 people.

Experts stress the need for a comprehensive understanding of the global issue and creating environments that encourage reporting and empower victims. Consistently implemented laws and support systems remain crucial in the fight against sexual violence.

Botswana leads with 92.93 reported rape cases per 100,000 people, followed by Lesotho with 82.68 cases, and South Africa with 72.10 cases, reflecting a pattern of high sexual violence in Africa.

Beyond Africa, Bermuda reports the highest rate of sexual violence, with 67.29 cases per 100,000 people. Sweden, often associated with peace and safety, surprisingly has 63.54 cases per 100,000 people, possibly due to a broader legal definition of rape and a strong support system for reporting these crimes.

What countries have the lowest rape rates

Liechtenstein tops the list of countries that have reported minor rape cases. Liechtenstein has a population of 38,137, and no cases of rape we reported in 2024.

Egypt was second on the list, reporting a rape incidence of 0.10 per 100,000 people. The population of the country is 102,334,404.

Mozambique ranked third in h 44 rape incidents.

Azerbaijan has a population of 10,139,177, 16 rape incidents have been reported, and the rate is 0.20.

Armenia: With 2,963,243, 11 rape incidents in Armenia, the country rate was 0.40.

Tajikistan's rate was 0.50; the country of 9,537,645 people had 27 rape incidents.

Lebanon has a population of 6,825,445. With 19 rape cases reported, the rate was 0.50 in the Middle East.

Turkmenistan had a rate of 0.60, with a rate of 6,031,200 people in the country at 27.

Serbia is ranked ninth on the list with a rate of 0.70. So far, in 2020, 72 rape incidents have been reported in a country of 8,737,371 people.

Albania reported 24 rape incidents in 2020, with a population of 2,877,797; the rate was 0.70.

Yemen, Nepal and Syria continued to list with rape incidence rates of 0.80;

Japan and Guinea had a rape incidence rate of 1.

In Central and South America, countries like Suriname, Costa Rica, and Nicaragua report high rates of rape, with 45.21, 36.70, and 31.60 cases per 100,000 people, respectively. In the Caribbean, Grenada and Saint Kitts and Nevis also have significant rates, with 30.63 and 28.62 cases per 100,000 people, respectively.

Registered rape cases in India

Recent data from India's National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) reveals a disturbing trend in sexual violence against women. Despite India's economic growth, women continue to fall victim to heinous crimes, with rape being the fourth most common crime against women. According to NCRB reports, an average of 88 rapes occur daily in India, highlighting the urgent need for improved safety measures and judicial reforms.

In 2022, over 31 thousand rape cases were reported in India, a slight decrease from the previous year. Despite underreporting, rape remains a prominent issue, sparking public protests. 

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