New Zealand vs Serbia: Homicides (WHO Mortality)
New Zealand
66 deaths
in 2018
Serbia
92 deaths
in 2023
New Zealand rank
57th
Serbia rank
54th
Homicides (WHO Mortality) over time
- New Zealand
- Serbia
How they compare
Serbia currently reports 92 deaths against 66 deaths in New Zealand, a difference of 26 deaths.
That makes Serbia's figure about 1.4 times New Zealand's.
Across all 21 years both countries report, Serbia has been ahead every year.
New Zealand ranks 57th and Serbia ranks 54th of 113 countries.
Serbia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | New Zealand | Serbia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 54 deaths | 252 deaths | 198 deaths | Serbia |
| 2000s | 61.6 deaths | 169.8 deaths | 108.2 deaths | Serbia |
| 2010s | 54.89 deaths | 117.56 deaths | 62.67 deaths | Serbia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher homicides, New Zealand or Serbia?
- Serbia, at 92 deaths against 66 deaths in New Zealand as of 2023.
- What is the difference in homicides between New Zealand and Serbia?
- 26 deaths, with Serbia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for New Zealand and Serbia?
- 21 years are reported by both, from 1998 to 2018.
- How do New Zealand and Serbia rank globally for homicides?
- New Zealand ranks 57th 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.