Latvia vs Malaysia: Homicides (WHO Mortality)
Latvia
52 deaths
in 2024
Malaysia
45 deaths
in 2020
Latvia rank
66th
Malaysia rank
69th
Homicides (WHO Mortality) over time
- Latvia
- Malaysia
How they compare
Latvia currently reports 52 deaths against 45 deaths in Malaysia, a difference of 7 deaths.
That makes Latvia's figure about 1.2 times Malaysia's.
The two have swapped places 6 times across 21 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Latvia ahead.
Latvia ranks 66th and Malaysia ranks 69th of 113 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Latvia averaged higher in 2 and Malaysia in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Latvia | Malaysia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 227 deaths | 225.6 deaths | 1.4 deaths | Latvia |
| 2010s | 106 deaths | 122.2 deaths | 16.2 deaths | Malaysia |
| 2020s | 63 deaths | 45 deaths | 18 deaths | Latvia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher homicides, Latvia or Malaysia?
- Latvia, at 52 deaths against 45 deaths in Malaysia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in homicides between Latvia and Malaysia?
- 7 deaths, with Latvia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Latvia and Malaysia?
- 21 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2020.
- How do Latvia and Malaysia rank globally for homicides?
- Latvia ranks 66th and Malaysia ranks 69th 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.