Nicaragua vs Syria: Homicides (WHO Mortality)
Nicaragua
232 deaths
in 2022
Syria
213 deaths
in 2010
Nicaragua rank
39th
Syria rank
42nd
Homicides (WHO Mortality) over time
- Nicaragua
- Syria
How they compare
Nicaragua currently reports 232 deaths against 213 deaths in Syria, a difference of 19 deaths.
That makes Nicaragua's figure about 1.1 times Syria's.
Across all 6 years both countries report, Nicaragua has been ahead every year.
Nicaragua ranks 39th and Syria ranks 42nd of 113 countries.
Nicaragua has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Nicaragua | Syria | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 494.8 deaths | 216.6 deaths | 278.2 deaths | Nicaragua |
| 2010s | 353 deaths | 213 deaths | 140 deaths | Nicaragua |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher homicides, Nicaragua or Syria?
- Nicaragua, at 232 deaths against 213 deaths in Syria as of 2022.
- What is the difference in homicides between Nicaragua and Syria?
- 19 deaths, with Nicaragua ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Nicaragua and Syria?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2010.
- How do Nicaragua and Syria rank globally for homicides?
- Nicaragua ranks 39th and Syria ranks 42nd 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.