Jordan vs Latvia: Homicides (WHO Mortality)
Jordan
55 deaths
in 2018
Latvia
52 deaths
in 2024
Jordan rank
65th
Latvia rank
66th
Homicides (WHO Mortality) over time
- Jordan
- Latvia
How they compare
Jordan currently reports 55 deaths against 52 deaths in Latvia, a difference of 3 deaths.
That makes Jordan's figure about 1.1 times Latvia's.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 9 shared years of data; in 2008 it was Latvia ahead.
Jordan ranks 65th and Latvia ranks 66th of 113 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Jordan averaged higher in 1 and Latvia in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Jordan | Latvia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 128.5 deaths | 157.5 deaths | 29 deaths | Latvia |
| 2010s | 118.43 deaths | 105.71 deaths | 12.71 deaths | Jordan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher homicides, Jordan or Latvia?
- Jordan, at 55 deaths against 52 deaths in Latvia as of 2018.
- What is the difference in homicides between Jordan and Latvia?
- 3 deaths, with Jordan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Jordan and Latvia?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2018.
- How do Jordan and Latvia rank globally for homicides?
- Jordan ranks 65th and Latvia ranks 66th 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.