Costa Rica vs Turkey: Homicides (WHO Mortality)
Costa Rica
623 deaths
in 2022
Turkey
827 deaths
in 2023
Costa Rica rank
20th
Turkey rank
18th
Homicides (WHO Mortality) over time
- Costa Rica
- Turkey
How they compare
Turkey currently reports 827 deaths against 623 deaths in Costa Rica, a difference of 204 deaths.
That makes Turkey's figure about 1.3 times Costa Rica's.
Across all 14 years both countries report, Turkey has been ahead every year.
Costa Rica ranks 20th and Turkey ranks 18th of 113 countries.
Turkey has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Costa Rica | Turkey | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 411 deaths | 881 deaths | 470 deaths | Turkey |
| 2010s | 480.5 deaths | 1,135 deaths | 654.7 deaths | Turkey |
| 2020s | 568 deaths | 873.33 deaths | 305.33 deaths | Turkey |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher homicides, Costa Rica or Turkey?
- Turkey, at 827 deaths against 623 deaths in Costa Rica as of 2023.
- What is the difference in homicides between Costa Rica and Turkey?
- 204 deaths, with Turkey ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Costa Rica and Turkey?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2009 to 2022.
- How do Costa Rica and Turkey rank globally for homicides?
- Costa Rica ranks 20th 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.