Tuvalu Crime Rate & Safety
Homicide statistics, crime trends, and travel safety for Tuvalu
US State Department Travel Advisory
Exercise Normal Precautions
Updated December 2, 2024
Tuvalu recorded 18.3 intentional homicides per 100,000 people in 2012, a rate that is high by global standards. That places Tuvalu #24 of 195 countries by homicide rate, compared with the Oceania average of 5.9 per 100,000 and a world average of 5.2. Homicide rates have risen 94% over the past decade (from 9.4 in 2010). For travelers, the US State Department currently rates Tuvalu at Level 1 of 4: Exercise Normal Precautions.
Homicide Rate
18.3 /100k
Safety Rank
#172 of 195
Travel Advisory
Level 1 of 4
Data Year
2012
Homicide Rate Trend (2010-2012)
Intentional homicides per 100,000 people. Homicide rates have risen 94% over the past decade (from 9.4 in 2010). Source: UNODC via World Bank.
How Tuvalu Compares
Intentional homicides per 100,000 people, latest available year per country.
Safety for Travelers
Summary of the current US State Department advisory for Tuvalu:
Reissued after periodic review without changes. Exercise normal precautions in Tuvalu. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Tuvalu. Commercial transportation to/from Tuvalu is sporadically available. If you decide to travel to Tuvalu: Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency. Follow the Department of State on Facebook and X/Twitter . Review the Country Security Report for Tuvalu. Visit the CDC page for the latest Travel Health Information related to your travel.
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.
Tuvalu Population & Demographics
Population of 9,646, growth trends, economy, and more.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tuvalu safe to visit?
The US State Department rates Tuvalu at Level 1 of 4 (Exercise Normal Precautions). The homicide rate of 18.3 per 100,000 is high by global standards.
What is the crime rate in Tuvalu?
Tuvalu has an intentional homicide rate of 18.3 per 100,000 people (2012, World Bank/UNODC), ranking #24 of 195 countries.
What is the US travel advisory level for Tuvalu?
Tuvalu is currently at Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions. Advisory levels range from Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions) to Level 4 (Do Not Travel).
How does crime in Tuvalu compare to other countries?
Tuvalu's homicide rate of 18.3 per 100,000 is above the world average of 5.2 and above the Oceania average of 5.9.