In 2010 , the U.S. ' homicide rate is 7 times higher than the average for populous developed countries in the OECD , and its firearm - related homicide rate was 25.2 times higher .
In a broader comparison of 218 countries the U.S. is ranked 111 .
In 2010 , the U.S. ' homicide rate is 7 times higher than the average for populous developed countries in the OECD , and U.S. 's firearm - related homicide rate was 25.2 times higher .
In a broader comparison of 218 countries the U.S. is ranked 111 .