Guatemala vs Iran: Homicides (WHO Mortality)
Guatemala
2,765 deaths
in 2023
Iran
1,955 deaths
in 2017
Guatemala rank
10th
Iran rank
12th
Homicides (WHO Mortality) over time
- Guatemala
- Iran
How they compare
Guatemala currently reports 2,765 deaths against 1,955 deaths in Iran, a difference of 810 deaths.
That makes Guatemala's figure about 1.4 times Iran's.
Across all 5 years both countries report, Guatemala has been ahead every year.
Guatemala ranks 10th and Iran ranks 12th of 113 countries.
Guatemala has averaged higher in every one of the 1 decades both report.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher homicides, Guatemala or Iran?
- Guatemala, at 2,765 deaths against 1,955 deaths in Iran as of 2023.
- What is the difference in homicides between Guatemala and Iran?
- 810 deaths, with Guatemala ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Guatemala and Iran?
- 5 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2017.
- How do Guatemala and Iran rank globally for homicides?
- Guatemala ranks 10th 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
Reported deaths from homicide, based on the underlying cause listed on death certificates.