Moldova vs Serbia: Homicides (WHO Mortality)
Moldova
77 deaths
in 2023
Serbia
92 deaths
in 2023
Moldova rank
55th
Serbia rank
54th
Homicides (WHO Mortality) over time
- Moldova
- Serbia
How they compare
Serbia currently reports 92 deaths against 77 deaths in Moldova, a difference of 15 deaths.
That makes Serbia's figure about 1.2 times Moldova's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 26 shared years of data; in 1998 it was Moldova ahead.
Moldova ranks 55th and Serbia ranks 54th of 113 countries.
Moldova has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Moldova | Serbia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 412 deaths | 252 deaths | 160 deaths | Moldova |
| 2000s | 311.6 deaths | 169.8 deaths | 141.8 deaths | Moldova |
| 2010s | 181 deaths | 114.4 deaths | 66.6 deaths | Moldova |
| 2020s | 104.5 deaths | 76.5 deaths | 28 deaths | Moldova |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher homicides, Moldova or Serbia?
- Serbia, at 92 deaths against 77 deaths in Moldova as of 2023.
- What is the difference in homicides between Moldova and Serbia?
- 15 deaths, with Serbia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Moldova and Serbia?
- 26 years are reported by both, from 1998 to 2023.
- How do Moldova and Serbia rank globally for homicides?
- Moldova ranks 55th and Serbia ranks 54th 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.