South Africa vs Zambia: Death rate in armed conflicts
South Africa
0.0015
in 2025
Zambia
0
in 2025
South Africa rank
53rd
Zambia rank
55th
Death rate in armed conflicts over time
- South Africa
- Zambia
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 0.0015 against 0 in Zambia, a difference of 0.0015.
The two have swapped places 9 times across 37 shared years of data; in 1989 it was Zambia ahead.
South Africa ranks 53rd and Zambia ranks 55th of 197 countries.
Across the 5 decades both report, South Africa averaged higher in 3 and Zambia in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Zambia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0.7091 | 1.15 | 0.4373 | Zambia |
| 1990s | 1.08 | 0.0526 | 1.03 | South Africa |
| 2000s | 0 | 0.0348 | 0.0348 | Zambia |
| 2010s | 0.0002 | 0 | 0.0002 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 0.0341 | 0 | 0.0341 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher death rate in armed conflicts, South Africa or Zambia?
- South Africa, at 0.0015 against 0 in Zambia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in death rate in armed conflicts between South Africa and Zambia?
- 0.0015, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Zambia?
- 37 years are reported by both, from 1989 to 2025.
- How do South Africa and Zambia rank globally for death rate in armed conflicts?
- South Africa ranks 53rd and Zambia ranks 55th of 197 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Death rate in armed conflicts. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.