In 2023, the rate of forcible rapes in the United States stood at 38 per 100,000 inhabitants. As the FBI revised the definition of rape in 2013, the 2023 rate is a slight decrease from 1990, when there were 41.2 forcible rapes per 100,000 inhabitants. What is forcible rape? According to the FBI, forcible rape is defined as “sexual penetration, no matter how slight, with a body part or object without the consent of the victim.” This definition changed in 2013 from the previous definition, which specified “carnal knowledge of a female victim forcibly and against her will.” Attempted rape was included in the previous definition, but statutory rape and other sexual offenses were excluded. The old definition was seen as problematic, as people of any gender can be raped. Since the revision of the definition of rape, reported rapes increased, although it is not clear if this is due to the revised definition or if the rate itself has increased. Rape in the United States While rape and sexual assault have been extensively talked about in the U.S. in recent years, especially since the start of the #metoo movement, there is still a large number of sexual offences committed each year. Sadly, the majority of sex offences in the U.S. are carried out against individuals age 20 and under. Astoundingly, the Anchorage, Alaska metropolitan area had the highest rape rate in the United States in 2023, followed by St Joseph in Missouri and Kansas. Since rape and sexual assault continue to be underreported in the United States, it is important to find a solution to this devastating problem.

In 2023, Anchorage, Alaska had the highest rape rate in the United States with 144.6 offenses of rape per 100,000 inhabitants. The St. Joseph metropolitan statistical area, in Missouri and Kansas, had the second-highest rape rate in the country, at 141.4 offenses per 100,000 of the population.

Liberia: Rapes per 100,000 people: The latest value from is rapes per 100,000 people, unavailable from rapes per 100,000 people in . In comparison, the world average is 0.00 rapes per 100,000 people, based on data from countries. Historically, the average for Liberia from to is rapes per 100,000 people. The minimum value, rapes per 100,000 people, was reached in while the maximum of rapes per 100,000 people was recorded in .

Rape rate of Brazil decreased by 0.12% from 24.5 cases per 100,000 population in 2012 to 24.4 cases per 100,000 population in 2013. Since the 20.24% jump in 2010, rape rate soared by 17.90% in 2013. “Rape” means sexual intercourse without valid consent. (UN-CTS M3.4)

In 2023, Texas had the highest number of forcible rape cases in the United States, with 15,097 reported rapes. Delaware had the lowest number of reported forcible rape cases at 194. Number vs. rate It is perhaps unsurprising that Texas and California reported the highest number of rapes, as these states have the highest population of states in the U.S. When looking at the rape rate, or the number of rapes per 100,000 of the population, a very different picture is painted: Alaska was the state with the highest rape rate in the country in 2023, with California ranking as 30th in the nation. The prevalence of rape Rape and sexual assault are notorious for being underreported crimes, which means that the prevalence of sex crimes is likely much higher than what is reported. Additionally, more than a third of women worry about being sexually assaulted, and most sexual assaults are perpetrated by someone the victim knew.

Russia: Rapes per 100,000 people: The latest value from is rapes per 100,000 people, unavailable from rapes per 100,000 people in . In comparison, the world average is 0.00 rapes per 100,000 people, based on data from countries. Historically, the average for Russia from to is rapes per 100,000 people. The minimum value, rapes per 100,000 people, was reached in while the maximum of rapes per 100,000 people was recorded in .

Rape rate of Israel rose by 0.44% from 13.8 cases per 100,000 population in 2010 to 13.8 cases per 100,000 population in 2011. Since the 4.52% decline in 2008, rape rate plummeted by 21.12% in 2011. “Rape” means sexual intercourse without valid consent. (UN-CTS M3.4)

Rape rate of Georgia sank by 47.15% from 1.9 cases per 100,000 population in 2010 to 1.0 cases per 100,000 population in 2014. Since the 19.68% jump in 2006, rape rate plummeted by 72.94% in 2014. “Rape” means sexual intercourse without valid consent. (UN-CTS M3.4)

Rape rate of El Salvador shot up by 510.48% from 6.0 cases per 100,000 population in 2014 to 36.7 cases per 100,000 population in 2015. Since the 2.62% decline in 2013, rape rate soared by 480.54% in 2015. “Rape” means sexual intercourse without valid consent. (UN-CTS M3.4)

Rape rate of Netherlands rose by 0.86% from 7.0 cases per 100,000 population in 2014 to 7.1 cases per 100,000 population in 2015. Since the 14.49% slump in 2013, rape rate fell by 1.94% in 2015. “Rape” means sexual intercourse without valid consent. (UN-CTS M3.4)

Rape rate of Morocco shot up by 84.02% from 3.9 cases per 100,000 population in 2012 to 7.1 cases per 100,000 population in 2013. Since the 8.16% slump in 2008, rape rate soared by 98.33% in 2013. “Rape” means sexual intercourse without valid consent. (UN-CTS M3.4)

Rape rate of Croatia sank by 22.74% from 7.9 cases per 100,000 population in 2014 to 6.1 cases per 100,000 population in 2015. Since the 118.03% jump in 2013, rape rate slumped by 5.15% in 2015. “Rape” means sexual intercourse without valid consent. (UN-CTS M3.4)

North Macedonia: Rapes per 100,000 people: The latest value from is rapes per 100,000 people, unavailable from rapes per 100,000 people in . In comparison, the world average is 0.00 rapes per 100,000 people, based on data from countries. Historically, the average for North Macedonia from to is rapes per 100,000 people. The minimum value, rapes per 100,000 people, was reached in while the maximum of rapes per 100,000 people was recorded in .

Rape rate of Honduras sank by 43.01% from 13.2 cases per 100,000 population in 2013 to 7.5 cases per 100,000 population in 2015. Since the 42.78% slump in 2012, rape rate plummeted by 44.32% in 2015. “Rape” means sexual intercourse without valid consent. (UN-CTS M3.4)

Zambia: Rapes per 100,000 people: The latest value from is rapes per 100,000 people, unavailable from rapes per 100,000 people in . In comparison, the world average is 0.00 rapes per 100,000 people, based on data from countries. Historically, the average for Zambia from to is rapes per 100,000 people. The minimum value, rapes per 100,000 people, was reached in while the maximum of rapes per 100,000 people was recorded in .

Rape rate of Puerto Rico shot up by 194.74% from 1.5 cases per 100,000 population in 2014 to 4.5 cases per 100,000 population in 2015. Since the 28.69% slump in 2012, rape rate soared by 414.94% in 2015. “Rape” means sexual intercourse without valid consent. (UN-CTS M3.4)

In 2021 there were more than 153 rapes per 100,000 population in the Caribbean island of Grenada. However, tracking down truthful rape statistics can be considered challenging since only a small amount of victims chooses to report their aggressions. Moreover, country-to-country comparisons are also difficult, since not all countries agree on the same legislation concerning sexual crimes.

The four Nordic countries Sweden, Iceland, Norway, and Denmark are between the five countries with the highest rate of reported sexual violence in Europe in 2022. More than 200 cases per 100,000 inhabitants were reported in Sweden.Please note that reporting varies from country to country, and the willingness of victims to come forward can vary across regions and cultures, therefore a comparison between the countries should be taken with caution.

Dominican Republic: Rapes per 100,000 people: The latest value from is rapes per 100,000 people, unavailable from rapes per 100,000 people in . In comparison, the world average is 0.00 rapes per 100,000 people, based on data from countries. Historically, the average for Dominican Republic from to is rapes per 100,000 people. The minimum value, rapes per 100,000 people, was reached in while the maximum of rapes per 100,000 people was recorded in .

Rape rate of Portugal rose by 0.56% from 3.6 cases per 100,000 population in 2014 to 3.6 cases per 100,000 population in 2015. Since the 7.56% slump in 2013, rape rate leapt by 9.70% in 2015. “Rape” means sexual intercourse without valid consent. (UN-CTS M3.4)