Israel vs Syria: Homicides (WHO Mortality)
Israel
145 deaths
in 2022
Syria
213 deaths
in 2010
Israel rank
45th
Syria rank
42nd
Homicides (WHO Mortality) over time
- Israel
- Syria
How they compare
Syria currently reports 213 deaths against 145 deaths in Israel, a difference of 68 deaths.
That makes Syria's figure about 1.5 times Israel's.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 13 shared years of data; in 1998 it was Syria ahead.
Israel ranks 45th and Syria ranks 42nd of 113 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Israel averaged higher in 1 and Syria in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Israel | Syria | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 78 deaths | 242.5 deaths | 164.5 deaths | Syria |
| 2000s | 247.8 deaths | 226.9 deaths | 20.9 deaths | Israel |
| 2010s | 158 deaths | 213 deaths | 55 deaths | Syria |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher homicides, Israel or Syria?
- Syria, at 213 deaths against 145 deaths in Israel as of 2010.
- What is the difference in homicides between Israel and Syria?
- 68 deaths, with Syria ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Israel and Syria?
- 13 years are reported by both, from 1998 to 2010.
- How do Israel and Syria rank globally for homicides?
- Israel ranks 45th and Syria ranks 42nd 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.