Moldova vs New Zealand: Homicides (WHO Mortality)
Moldova
77 deaths
in 2023
New Zealand
66 deaths
in 2018
Moldova rank
55th
New Zealand rank
57th
Homicides (WHO Mortality) over time
- Moldova
- New Zealand
How they compare
Moldova currently reports 77 deaths against 66 deaths in New Zealand, a difference of 11 deaths.
That makes Moldova's figure about 1.2 times New Zealand's.
Across all 36 years both countries report, Moldova has been ahead every year.
Moldova ranks 55th and New Zealand ranks 57th of 113 countries.
Moldova has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Moldova | New Zealand | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 325.71 deaths | 59.57 deaths | 266.14 deaths | Moldova |
| 1990s | 517.1 deaths | 63.6 deaths | 453.5 deaths | Moldova |
| 2000s | 311.6 deaths | 61.6 deaths | 250 deaths | Moldova |
| 2010s | 185.11 deaths | 54.89 deaths | 130.22 deaths | Moldova |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher homicides, Moldova or New Zealand?
- Moldova, at 77 deaths against 66 deaths in New Zealand as of 2023.
- What is the difference in homicides between Moldova and New Zealand?
- 11 deaths, with Moldova ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Moldova and New Zealand?
- 36 years are reported by both, from 1981 to 2018.
- How do Moldova and New Zealand rank globally for homicides?
- Moldova ranks 55th and New Zealand ranks 57th 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.