Brazil Reports Nine Rape Victims per Hour in 2024

These crimes increased in at least 11 states compared to 2023, with significant growth in Paraíba, Amazonas, Amapá, and Tocantins

Jan.22.2025 3:54PM

Data from the Ministry of Justice and Public Security show that Brazil recorded at least 78,395 cases of rape in 2024, averaging nine incidents per hour.

Most of the victims were women, accounting for 67,820 cases. Meanwhile, 9,676 victims were male. Gender information was not provided for 899 cases.

Data from the Ministry of Justice and Public Security show that Brazil recorded at least 78,395 cases of rape in 2024, averaging nine incidents per hour.

Most of the victims were women, accounting for 67,820 cases. Meanwhile, 9,676 victims were male. Gender information was not provided for 899 cases.

The number of reported cases increased in at least 11 states compared to 2023, with significant growth in Paraíba, Amazonas, Amapá, and Tocantins. In Paraíba, the increase was 103.48%, rising from 575 to 1,170 cases during the period.

In a statement, the Amazonas Civil Police said the increase reflects the strengthening of police actions and the rise in reported cases. It also attributed the growth to the arrival of new officers, investigators, and clerks to work in rural regions.

Overall, the number of cases is likely higher, as São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Alagoas, and Roraima have not yet submitted December 2024 data. In 2023, 82,191 rapes were recorded in the system.

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