Austria vs Latvia: Homicides (WHO Mortality)
Austria
50 deaths
in 2024
Latvia
52 deaths
in 2024
Austria rank
67th
Latvia rank
66th
Homicides (WHO Mortality) over time
- Austria
- Latvia
How they compare
Latvia currently reports 52 deaths against 50 deaths in Austria, a difference of 2 deaths.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 45 shared years of data; in 1980 it was Latvia ahead.
Austria ranks 67th and Latvia ranks 66th of 113 countries.
Latvia has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Austria | Latvia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 104.9 deaths | 155.7 deaths | 50.8 deaths | Latvia |
| 1990s | 95 deaths | 405.2 deaths | 310.2 deaths | Latvia |
| 2000s | 62.1 deaths | 227 deaths | 164.9 deaths | Latvia |
| 2010s | 43.8 deaths | 106 deaths | 62.2 deaths | Latvia |
| 2020s | 42.4 deaths | 57.4 deaths | 15 deaths | Latvia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher homicides, Austria or Latvia?
- Latvia, at 52 deaths against 50 deaths in Austria as of 2024.
- What is the difference in homicides between Austria and Latvia?
- 2 deaths, with Latvia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Austria and Latvia?
- 45 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2024.
- How do Austria and Latvia rank globally for homicides?
- Austria ranks 67th and Latvia ranks 66th of 113 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- WHO Mortality Database (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as Homicides. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Reported deaths from homicide, based on the underlying cause listed on death certificates.