Turkey vs Ukraine: Homicides (WHO Mortality)
Turkey
827 deaths
in 2023
Ukraine
1,414 deaths
in 2019
Turkey rank
18th
Ukraine rank
15th
Homicides (WHO Mortality) over time
- Turkey
- Ukraine
How they compare
Ukraine currently reports 1,414 deaths against 827 deaths in Turkey, a difference of 587 deaths.
That makes Ukraine's figure about 1.7 times Turkey's.
Across all 9 years both countries report, Ukraine has been ahead every year.
Turkey ranks 18th and Ukraine ranks 15th of 113 countries.
Ukraine has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Turkey | Ukraine | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 881 deaths | 3,088 deaths | 2,207 deaths | Ukraine |
| 2010s | 1,077 deaths | 2,163 deaths | 1,086 deaths | Ukraine |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher homicides, Turkey or Ukraine?
- Ukraine, at 1,414 deaths against 827 deaths in Turkey as of 2019.
- What is the difference in homicides between Turkey and Ukraine?
- 587 deaths, with Ukraine ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Turkey and Ukraine?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2009 to 2019.
- How do Turkey and Ukraine rank globally for homicides?
- Turkey ranks 18th and Ukraine ranks 15th 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.