Piracy and robbery incidents in South America and the Caribbean 2016-2023

Published by Statista Research Department, Mar 14, 2025

The number of piracy and armed robbery attacks allegedly committed and attempted in South America and the Caribbean peaked in 2018 when 30 such attacks were reported. In 2023, 18 incidents were reported in the region, the lowest amount recorded.

Number of piracy and armed robbery attacks allegedly committed and attempted in South America and the Caribbean from 2016 to 2023

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Statistic: Number of piracy and armed robbery attacks allegedly committed and attempted in South America and the Caribbean from 2016 to 2023

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February 2025

Region

LAC

Survey time period

2016 to 2023

Supplementary notes

A total shown in this statistic was reached by adding up figures for South America (C), South America (A), and South America (P).
Figures prior to 2021 were taken from previous editions of the publication.

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