President Nayib Bukele recently showcased El Salvador’s remarkable improvement in security, citing the latest World Statistics data on homicides per 100,000 inhabitants. Since taking office, the country has seen a dramatic decline in violent crime, with the homicide rate dropping from over 106 in 2015 to a historic low of 1.9 in 2024.
President Bukele Highlights El Salvador’s Dramatic Drop in Homicide Rate, Achieving Record Low in 2024. According to the figures shared by the president, El Salvador’s homicide rate has steadily decreased over the past decade:
- 2015: 106.3
- 2016: 84.1
- 2017: 83.0
- 2018: 53.1
- 2019: 38.0
- 2020: 21.2
- 2021: 18.1
- 2022: 7.8
- 2023: 2.4
- 2024: 1.9
This significant reduction highlights the success of President Bukele’s security policies, which have focused on dismantling criminal gangs and strengthening law enforcement. El Salvador, once known for its high levels of violence, is now recognized as one of the safest countries in the region.
Bukele’s government continues to focus on maintaining security while ensuring that the country’s law enforcement is adequately equipped to fight crime. The president’s leadership in transforming El Salvador’s safety has earned both praise and controversy, but the statistics are undeniable: the country is now a model of security in Latin America.
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