Costa Rica vs Paraguay: Homicides (WHO Mortality)
Costa Rica
623 deaths
in 2022
Paraguay
532 deaths
in 2021
Costa Rica rank
20th
Paraguay rank
23rd
Homicides (WHO Mortality) over time
- Costa Rica
- Paraguay
How they compare
Costa Rica currently reports 623 deaths against 532 deaths in Paraguay, a difference of 91 deaths.
That makes Costa Rica's figure about 1.2 times Paraguay's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 22 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Paraguay ahead.
Costa Rica ranks 20th and Paraguay ranks 23rd of 113 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Costa Rica averaged higher in 1 and Paraguay in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Costa Rica | Paraguay | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 296.7 deaths | 673.4 deaths | 376.7 deaths | Paraguay |
| 2010s | 480.5 deaths | 557 deaths | 76.5 deaths | Paraguay |
| 2020s | 540.5 deaths | 511 deaths | 29.5 deaths | Costa Rica |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher homicides, Costa Rica or Paraguay?
- Costa Rica, at 623 deaths against 532 deaths in Paraguay as of 2022.
- What is the difference in homicides between Costa Rica and Paraguay?
- 91 deaths, with Costa Rica ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Costa Rica and Paraguay?
- 22 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
- How do Costa Rica and Paraguay rank globally for homicides?
- Costa Rica ranks 20th and Paraguay ranks 23rd of 113 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- WHO Mortality Database (2026) β 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.