South Korea vs Malawi: Homicides (World Health)
South Korea
385.27 deaths
in 2021
Malawi
372.35 deaths
in 2021
South Korea rank
93rd
Malawi rank
96th
Homicides (World Health) over time
- South Korea
- Malawi
How they compare
South Korea currently reports 385.27 deaths against 372.35 deaths in Malawi, a difference of 12.92 deaths.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 22 shared years of data; in 2000 it was South Korea ahead.
South Korea ranks 93rd and Malawi ranks 96th of 194 countries.
South Korea has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Korea | Malawi | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 840.11 deaths | 635.81 deaths | 204.31 deaths | South Korea |
| 2010s | 523.93 deaths | 438.72 deaths | 85.2 deaths | South Korea |
| 2020s | 399.75 deaths | 380.76 deaths | 19 deaths | South Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher homicides, South Korea or Malawi?
- South Korea, at 385.27 deaths against 372.35 deaths in Malawi as of 2021.
- What is the difference in homicides between South Korea and Malawi?
- 12.92 deaths, with South Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Korea and Malawi?
- 22 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
- How do South Korea and Malawi rank globally for homicides?
- South Korea ranks 93rd and Malawi ranks 96th of 194 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Health Organization (2024) – with major 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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