El Salvador has emerged as the country with the lowest homicide rate in Latin America in 2025, according to regional data shared by InSight Crime. The report places El Salvador at the top of the list with a homicide rate of 1.3 per 100,000 inhabitants, marking a historic transformation in public security for the Central American nation.
The new ranking highlights a dramatic decline in violence compared to previous years, positioning El Salvador ahead of countries such as Argentina, Bolivia, and Chile. Analysts have linked the improvement to the government’s aggressive anti-gang security strategy and expanded territorial control measures implemented in recent years.
Under the administration of Nayib Bukele, authorities have repeatedly emphasized that increased security is helping drive economic growth, tourism, and foreign investment. The country has also experienced growing international attention as travelers and investors reconsider El Salvador as a safer destination in the region.
The security improvements have become one of the government’s most internationally discussed achievements, especially as global media and international observers continue monitoring crime trends across Latin America in 2025.