Chile vs Turkey: Homicides (WHO Mortality)
Chile
651 deaths
in 2023
Turkey
827 deaths
in 2023
Chile rank
19th
Turkey rank
18th
Homicides (WHO Mortality) over time
- Chile
- Turkey
How they compare
Turkey currently reports 827 deaths against 651 deaths in Chile, a difference of 176 deaths.
That makes Turkey's figure about 1.3 times Chile's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 15 shared years of data; in 2009 it was Chile ahead.
Chile ranks 19th and Turkey ranks 18th of 113 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Chile averaged higher in 1 and Turkey in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Chile | Turkey | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 903 deaths | 881 deaths | 22 deaths | Chile |
| 2010s | 678.3 deaths | 1,135 deaths | 456.9 deaths | Turkey |
| 2020s | 644.75 deaths | 861.75 deaths | 217 deaths | Turkey |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher homicides, Chile or Turkey?
- Turkey, at 827 deaths against 651 deaths in Chile as of 2023.
- What is the difference in homicides between Chile and Turkey?
- 176 deaths, with Turkey ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Chile and Turkey?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2009 to 2023.
- How do Chile and Turkey rank globally for homicides?
- Chile ranks 19th and Turkey ranks 18th 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.