Ecuador vs South Africa: Homicides (WHO Mortality)
Ecuador
4,451 deaths
in 2022
South Africa
5,668 deaths
in 2020
Ecuador rank
9th
South Africa rank
8th
Homicides (WHO Mortality) over time
- Ecuador
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 5,668 deaths against 4,451 deaths in Ecuador, a difference of 1,217 deaths.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.3 times Ecuador's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 25 shared years of data; in 1996 it was Ecuador ahead.
Ecuador ranks 9th and South Africa ranks 8th of 113 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Ecuador averaged higher in 1 and South Africa in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ecuador | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1,691 deaths | 1,464 deaths | 227 deaths | Ecuador |
| 2000s | 2,189 deaths | 4,139 deaths | 1,950 deaths | South Africa |
| 2010s | 1,350 deaths | 6,370 deaths | 5,020 deaths | South Africa |
| 2020s | 1,050 deaths | 5,668 deaths | 4,618 deaths | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher homicides, Ecuador or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 5,668 deaths against 4,451 deaths in Ecuador as of 2020.
- What is the difference in homicides between Ecuador and South Africa?
- 1,217 deaths, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ecuador and South Africa?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 1996 to 2020.
- How do Ecuador and South Africa rank globally for homicides?
- Ecuador ranks 9th and South Africa ranks 8th 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.