Dominican Republic vs Iran: Homicides (WHO Mortality)

Dominican Republic
1,496 deaths
in 2018
Iran
1,955 deaths
in 2017
Dominican Republic rank
13th
Iran rank
12th

Homicides (WHO Mortality) over time

  • Dominican Republic
  • Iran
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How they compare

Iran currently reports 1,955 deaths against 1,496 deaths in Dominican Republic, a difference of 459 deaths.

That makes Iran's figure about 1.3 times Dominican Republic's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 5 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Dominican Republic ahead.

Dominican Republic ranks 13th and Iran ranks 12th of 113 countries.

Iran has averaged higher in every one of the 1 decades both report.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher homicides, Dominican Republic or Iran?
Iran, at 1,955 deaths against 1,496 deaths in Dominican Republic as of 2017.
What is the difference in homicides between Dominican Republic and Iran?
459 deaths, with Iran ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Dominican Republic and Iran?
5 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2017.
How do Dominican Republic and Iran rank globally for homicides?
Dominican Republic ranks 13th and Iran ranks 12th 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

Indicator
Homicides
Unit
deaths
Source
WHO Mortality Database (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
113 places, 4,951 data points, 1950–2024
Last refreshed

Reported deaths from homicide, based on the underlying cause listed on death certificates.