South Africa vs South-East Asia (WHO region): Estimates of rates of homicides per 100 000 population
South Africa
33.81
in 2021
South-East Asia (WHO region)
3.65
in 2021
South Africa rank
11th
South-East Asia (WHO region) rank
8th
Estimates of rates of homicides per 100 000 population over time
- South Africa
- South-East Asia (WHO region)
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 33.81 against 3.65 in South-East Asia (WHO region), a difference of 30.16.
That makes South Africa's figure about 9.3 times South-East Asia (WHO region)'s.
Across all 22 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
South Africa ranks 11th and South-East Asia (WHO region) ranks 8th of 184 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | South-East Asia (WHO region) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 42.11 | 4.79 | 37.31 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 37.26 | 4.04 | 33.22 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 34.54 | 3.67 | 30.87 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher estimates of rates of homicides per 100 000 population, South Africa or South-East Asia (WHO region)?
- South Africa, at 33.81 against 3.65 in South-East Asia (WHO region) as of 2021.
- What is the difference in estimates of rates of homicides per 100 000 population between South Africa and South-East Asia (WHO region)?
- 30.16, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and South-East Asia (WHO region)?
- 22 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
- How do South Africa and South-East Asia (WHO region) rank globally for estimates of rates of homicides per 100 000 population?
- South Africa ranks 11th and South-East Asia (WHO region) ranks 8th of 184 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as Estimates of rates of homicides per 100 000 population. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.