Chile vs Peru: Homicides (WHO Mortality)
Chile
651 deaths
in 2023
Peru
1,149 deaths
in 2022
Chile rank
19th
Peru rank
16th
Homicides (WHO Mortality) over time
- Chile
- Peru
How they compare
Peru currently reports 1,149 deaths against 651 deaths in Chile, a difference of 498 deaths.
That makes Peru's figure about 1.8 times Chile's.
The two have swapped places 6 times across 28 shared years of data; in 1995 it was Peru ahead.
Chile ranks 19th and Peru ranks 16th of 113 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Chile averaged higher in 1 and Peru in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Chile | Peru | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 429 deaths | 625.4 deaths | 196.4 deaths | Peru |
| 2000s | 839.8 deaths | 418.1 deaths | 421.7 deaths | Chile |
| 2010s | 678.3 deaths | 681.6 deaths | 3.3 deaths | Peru |
| 2020s | 642.67 deaths | 1,101 deaths | 458 deaths | Peru |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher homicides, Chile or Peru?
- Peru, at 1,149 deaths against 651 deaths in Chile as of 2022.
- What is the difference in homicides between Chile and Peru?
- 498 deaths, with Peru ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Chile and Peru?
- 28 years are reported by both, from 1995 to 2022.
- How do Chile and Peru rank globally for homicides?
- Chile ranks 19th and Peru ranks 16th 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.