New Zealand vs Turkmenistan: Homicides (WHO Mortality)
New Zealand
66 deaths
in 2018
Turkmenistan
63 deaths
in 2015
New Zealand rank
57th
Turkmenistan rank
60th
Homicides (WHO Mortality) over time
- New Zealand
- Turkmenistan
How they compare
New Zealand currently reports 66 deaths against 63 deaths in Turkmenistan, a difference of 3 deaths.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 33 shared years of data; in 1981 it was Turkmenistan ahead.
New Zealand ranks 57th and Turkmenistan ranks 60th of 113 countries.
Turkmenistan has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | New Zealand | Turkmenistan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 59.57 deaths | 164.71 deaths | 105.14 deaths | Turkmenistan |
| 1990s | 63.6 deaths | 226.1 deaths | 162.5 deaths | Turkmenistan |
| 2000s | 61.6 deaths | 114.4 deaths | 52.8 deaths | Turkmenistan |
| 2010s | 54.67 deaths | 86.67 deaths | 32 deaths | Turkmenistan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher homicides, New Zealand or Turkmenistan?
- New Zealand, at 66 deaths against 63 deaths in Turkmenistan as of 2018.
- What is the difference in homicides between New Zealand and Turkmenistan?
- 3 deaths, with New Zealand ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for New Zealand and Turkmenistan?
- 33 years are reported by both, from 1981 to 2015.
- How do New Zealand and Turkmenistan rank globally for homicides?
- New Zealand ranks 57th and Turkmenistan ranks 60th 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.