Tajikistan Crime Rate & Safety
Homicide statistics, crime trends, and travel safety for Tajikistan
US State Department Travel Advisory
Exercise Increased Caution
Updated May 16, 2025
Tajikistan recorded 0.9 intentional homicides per 100,000 people in 2020, a rate that is among the lowest in the world. That places Tajikistan #157 of 195 countries by homicide rate, compared with the Asia average of 2.0 per 100,000 and a world average of 5.2. Homicide rates have fallen 62% over the past decade (from 2.4 in 2010). For travelers, the US State Department currently rates Tajikistan at Level 2 of 4: Exercise Increased Caution.
Homicide Rate
0.9 /100k
Safety Rank
#39 of 195
Travel Advisory
Level 2 of 4
Data Year
2020
Homicide Rate Trend (1990-2020)
Intentional homicides per 100,000 people. Homicide rates have fallen 62% over the past decade (from 2.4 in 2010). Source: UNODC via World Bank.
How Tajikistan Compares
Intentional homicides per 100,000 people, latest available year per country.
Who Is Affected
In Tajikistan, the homicide rate for men is 8.1× higher than the rate for women — 1.6 vs 0.2 per 100,000 (2020).
Homicide victims per 100,000 of each sex. Source: UNODC via World Bank.
Armed Conflict Context
Tajikistan has recorded battle-related deaths in recent years. Conflict deaths are counted separately from homicides — a country can have a moderate crime rate but significant conflict risk, and travel advisories weigh both.
Battle-Related Deaths
87(2022)
Military Spending
1.9% GDP(2024)
Safety for Travelers
Summary of the current US State Department advisory for Tajikistan:
Reissued after periodic review with updates regarding the resumption of cross-border movement between the Kyrgyz Republic and Tajikistan. Exercise increased caution in Tajikistan due to the risk of terrorism, unexploded landmines, occasional violence near the border with the Kyrgyz Republic, and limited ability to assist U.S.-Tajik dual nationals . Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Reconsider travel to : Tajikistan's border with Afghanistan due to terrorism . Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Oblast (GBAO) due to the potential for armed conflict .
Level 1
Exercise Normal Precautions
Level 2
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 3
Reconsider Travel
Level 4
Do Not Travel
About This Data
Homicide figures are intentional homicides per 100,000 people, compiled by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and published by the World Bank (indicator VC.IHR.PSRC.P5). Homicide is the most reliably comparable crime statistic across countries because definitions of other offences (assault, theft, robbery) vary widely between national legal systems and reporting practices.
Travel advisory levels are issued by the US Department of State and updated continuously. They reflect risks to travelers including crime, terrorism, civil unrest, health, and natural disasters — not only crime rates. Countries report crime data with different lags; the most recent available year is shown for each metric.
Tajikistan Population & Demographics
Population of 10,590,927, growth trends, economy, and more.
Crime & Safety in Neighboring Countries
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tajikistan safe to visit?
The US State Department rates Tajikistan at Level 2 of 4 (Exercise Increased Caution). The homicide rate of 0.9 per 100,000 is among the lowest in the world.
What is the crime rate in Tajikistan?
Tajikistan has an intentional homicide rate of 0.9 per 100,000 people (2020, World Bank/UNODC), ranking #157 of 195 countries.
What is the US travel advisory level for Tajikistan?
Tajikistan is currently at Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Advisory levels range from Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions) to Level 4 (Do Not Travel).
How does crime in Tajikistan compare to other countries?
Tajikistan's homicide rate of 0.9 per 100,000 is below the world average of 5.2 and below the Asia average of 2.0.