El Salvador vs South Africa: Homicides (WHO Mortality)
El Salvador
2,552 deaths
in 2018
South Africa
5,668 deaths
in 2020
El Salvador rank
11th
South Africa rank
8th
Homicides (WHO Mortality) over time
- El Salvador
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 5,668 deaths against 2,552 deaths in El Salvador, a difference of 3,116 deaths.
That makes South Africa's figure about 2.2 times El Salvador's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 23 shared years of data; in 1996 it was El Salvador ahead.
El Salvador ranks 11th and South Africa ranks 8th of 113 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, El Salvador averaged higher in 1 and South Africa in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | El Salvador | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2,410 deaths | 1,464 deaths | 945.75 deaths | El Salvador |
| 2000s | 2,740 deaths | 4,139 deaths | 1,398 deaths | South Africa |
| 2010s | 3,373 deaths | 6,234 deaths | 2,861 deaths | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher homicides, El Salvador or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 5,668 deaths against 2,552 deaths in El Salvador as of 2020.
- What is the difference in homicides between El Salvador and South Africa?
- 3,116 deaths, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for El Salvador and South Africa?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 1996 to 2018.
- How do El Salvador and South Africa rank globally for homicides?
- El Salvador ranks 11th 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.