South Korea vs United Kingdom: Homicides (WHO Mortality)
South Korea
320 deaths
in 2022
United Kingdom
298 deaths
in 2024
South Korea rank
31st
United Kingdom rank
34th
Homicides (WHO Mortality) over time
- South Korea
- United Kingdom
How they compare
South Korea currently reports 320 deaths against 298 deaths in United Kingdom, a difference of 22 deaths.
That makes South Korea's figure about 1.1 times United Kingdom's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 38 shared years of data; in 1985 it was United Kingdom ahead.
South Korea ranks 31st and United Kingdom ranks 34th of 113 countries.
Across the 5 decades both report, South Korea averaged higher in 4 and United Kingdom in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Korea | United Kingdom | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 456 deaths | 539 deaths | 83 deaths | United Kingdom |
| 1990s | 789.5 deaths | 495.9 deaths | 293.6 deaths | South Korea |
| 2000s | 791.1 deaths | 275.9 deaths | 515.2 deaths | South Korea |
| 2010s | 497.3 deaths | 204.9 deaths | 292.4 deaths | South Korea |
| 2020s | 355.67 deaths | 237.67 deaths | 118 deaths | South Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher homicides, South Korea or United Kingdom?
- South Korea, at 320 deaths against 298 deaths in United Kingdom as of 2022.
- What is the difference in homicides between South Korea and United Kingdom?
- 22 deaths, with South Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Korea and United Kingdom?
- 38 years are reported by both, from 1985 to 2022.
- How do South Korea and United Kingdom rank globally for homicides?
- South Korea ranks 31st and United Kingdom ranks 34th 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.