South Africa vs Western Pacific (WHO region): Estimates of rates of homicides per 100 000 population
South Africa
33.81
in 2021
Western Pacific (WHO region)
1.54
in 2021
South Africa rank
11th
Western Pacific (WHO region) rank
11th
Estimates of rates of homicides per 100 000 population over time
- South Africa
- Western Pacific (WHO region)
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 33.81 against 1.54 in Western Pacific (WHO region), a difference of 32.27.
That makes South Africa's figure about 22.0 times Western Pacific (WHO region)'s.
Across all 22 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
South Africa ranks 11th and Western Pacific (WHO region) ranks 11th 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 | Western Pacific (WHO region) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 42.11 | 2.64 | 39.47 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 37.26 | 1.87 | 35.39 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 34.54 | 1.57 | 32.98 | 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 Western Pacific (WHO region)?
- South Africa, at 33.81 against 1.54 in Western Pacific (WHO region) as of 2021.
- What is the difference in estimates of rates of homicides per 100 000 population between South Africa and Western Pacific (WHO region)?
- 32.27, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Western Pacific (WHO region)?
- 22 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
- How do South Africa and Western Pacific (WHO region) rank globally for estimates of rates of homicides per 100 000 population?
- South Africa ranks 11th and Western Pacific (WHO region) ranks 11th 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.