Guatemala vs South Africa: Homicides (WHO Mortality)
Guatemala
2,765 deaths
in 2023
South Africa
5,668 deaths
in 2020
Guatemala rank
10th
South Africa rank
8th
Homicides (WHO Mortality) over time
- Guatemala
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 5,668 deaths against 2,765 deaths in Guatemala, a difference of 2,903 deaths.
That makes South Africa's figure about 2.0 times Guatemala's.
The two have swapped places 7 times across 25 shared years of data; in 1996 it was Guatemala ahead.
Guatemala ranks 10th and South Africa ranks 8th of 113 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Guatemala averaged higher in 1 and South Africa in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Guatemala | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2,488 deaths | 1,464 deaths | 1,024 deaths | Guatemala |
| 2000s | 3,784 deaths | 4,139 deaths | 354.9 deaths | South Africa |
| 2010s | 4,032 deaths | 6,370 deaths | 2,338 deaths | South Africa |
| 2020s | 2,268 deaths | 5,668 deaths | 3,400 deaths | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher homicides, Guatemala or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 5,668 deaths against 2,765 deaths in Guatemala as of 2020.
- What is the difference in homicides between Guatemala and South Africa?
- 2,903 deaths, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Guatemala and South Africa?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 1996 to 2020.
- How do Guatemala and South Africa rank globally for homicides?
- Guatemala ranks 10th 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.