GITNUXREPORT 2025

Intimate Homicide Statistics

Intimate partner homicides constitute 20-30% of worldwide homicides annually.

Jannik Lindner

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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Intimate partner homicides account for approximately 20-30% of all homicides globally

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Key Highlights

  • Intimate partner homicides account for approximately 20-30% of all homicides globally

Every day, nearly a quarter of all homicides worldwide are committed by an intimate partner, highlighting a chilling and pervasive threat that demands urgent attention.

Domestic Violence and Homicide

  • Intimate partner homicides account for approximately 20-30% of all homicides globally

Domestic Violence and Homicide Interpretation

Given that intimate partner homicides make up about a quarter of all murders worldwide, one might say that love—when it turns deadly—can be as common as a global tragedy, underscoring the urgent need for prevention and awareness.