Finland vs New Zealand: Homicides (WHO Mortality)
Finland
63 deaths
in 2024
New Zealand
66 deaths
in 2018
Finland rank
60th
New Zealand rank
57th
Homicides (WHO Mortality) over time
- Finland
- New Zealand
How they compare
New Zealand currently reports 66 deaths against 63 deaths in Finland, a difference of 3 deaths.
Across all 67 years both countries report, Finland has been ahead every year.
Finland ranks 60th and New Zealand ranks 57th of 113 countries.
Finland has averaged higher in every one of the 7 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Finland | New Zealand | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 115.25 deaths | 19.12 deaths | 96.12 deaths | Finland |
| 1960s | 107.1 deaths | 25.3 deaths | 81.8 deaths | Finland |
| 1970s | 134.6 deaths | 38.8 deaths | 95.8 deaths | Finland |
| 1980s | 142.9 deaths | 54.6 deaths | 88.3 deaths | Finland |
| 1990s | 155 deaths | 63.6 deaths | 91.4 deaths | Finland |
| 2000s | 121.2 deaths | 61.6 deaths | 59.6 deaths | Finland |
| 2010s | 76.89 deaths | 54.89 deaths | 22 deaths | Finland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher homicides, Finland or New Zealand?
- New Zealand, at 66 deaths against 63 deaths in Finland as of 2018.
- What is the difference in homicides between Finland and New Zealand?
- 3 deaths, with New Zealand ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Finland and New Zealand?
- 67 years are reported by both, from 1952 to 2018.
- How do Finland and New Zealand rank globally for homicides?
- Finland ranks 60th and New Zealand ranks 57th 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.