Niger vs Nigeria: Civilian and combatant deaths in armed conflicts
Niger
464
in 2025
Nigeria
876
in 2025
Niger rank
14th
Nigeria rank
12th
Civilian and combatant deaths in armed conflicts over time
- Niger
- Nigeria
How they compare
Nigeria currently reports 876 against 464 in Niger, a difference of 412.
That makes Nigeria's figure about 1.9 times Niger's.
The two have swapped places 11 times across 37 shared years of data; in 1989 it was Niger ahead.
Niger ranks 14th and Nigeria ranks 12th of 197 countries.
Across the 5 decades both report, Niger averaged higher in 1 and Nigeria in 4.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Niger | Nigeria | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 170 | 0 | 170 | Niger |
| 1990s | 38.1 | 268.5 | 230.4 | Nigeria |
| 2000s | 0.6 | 86.1 | 85.5 | Nigeria |
| 2010s | 53.6 | 1,366 | 1,313 | Nigeria |
| 2020s | 329.83 | 496.83 | 167 | Nigeria |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher civilian and combatant deaths in armed conflicts, Niger or Nigeria?
- Nigeria, at 876 against 464 in Niger as of 2025.
- What is the difference in civilian and combatant deaths in armed conflicts between Niger and Nigeria?
- 412, with Nigeria ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Niger and Nigeria?
- 37 years are reported by both, from 1989 to 2025.
- How do Niger and Nigeria rank globally for civilian and combatant deaths in armed conflicts?
- Niger ranks 14th and Nigeria ranks 12th of 197 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Civilian and combatant deaths in armed conflicts. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.