South Africa vs United States: Deaths in armed conflicts by country
South Africa
0
in 2026
United States
0
in 2026
South Africa rank
44th
United States rank
44th
Deaths in armed conflicts by country over time
- South Africa
- United States
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 0 against 0 in United States, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 9 times across 38 shared years of data; in 1989 it was South Africa ahead.
South Africa ranks 44th and United States ranks 44th of 197 countries.
Across the 5 decades both report, South Africa averaged higher in 3 and United States in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | United States | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 281 | 0 | 281 | South Africa |
| 1990s | 456.4 | 0 | 456.4 | South Africa |
| 2000s | 0 | 298.6 | 298.6 | United States |
| 2010s | 0.1 | 3.3 | 3.2 | United States |
| 2020s | 18 | 0.1429 | 17.86 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher deaths in armed conflicts by country, South Africa or United States?
- South Africa, at 0 against 0 in United States as of 2026.
- What is the difference in deaths in armed conflicts by country between South Africa and United States?
- 0, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and United States?
- 38 years are reported by both, from 1989 to 2026.
- How do South Africa and United States rank globally for deaths in armed conflicts by country?
- South Africa ranks 44th and United States ranks 44th of 197 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Deaths in armed conflicts by country. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.