Benin vs Ghana: Deaths in armed conflicts by region
Benin
22
in 2026
Ghana
20
in 2026
Benin rank
33rd
Ghana rank
34th
Deaths in armed conflicts by region over time
- Benin
- Ghana
How they compare
Benin currently reports 22 against 20 in Ghana, a difference of 2.
That makes Benin's figure about 1.1 times Ghana's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 38 shared years of data; in 1989 it was Ghana ahead.
Benin ranks 33rd and Ghana ranks 34th of 197 countries.
Across the 5 decades both report, Benin averaged higher in 2 and Ghana in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Benin | Ghana | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 1990s | 0 | 225.2 | 225.2 | Ghana |
| 2000s | 0 | 17.1 | 17.1 | Ghana |
| 2010s | 0.1 | 0 | 0.1 | Benin |
| 2020s | 43.86 | 21.29 | 22.57 | Benin |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher deaths in armed conflicts by region, Benin or Ghana?
- Benin, at 22 against 20 in Ghana as of 2026.
- What is the difference in deaths in armed conflicts by region between Benin and Ghana?
- 2, with Benin ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Benin and Ghana?
- 38 years are reported by both, from 1989 to 2026.
- How do Benin and Ghana rank globally for deaths in armed conflicts by region?
- Benin ranks 33rd and Ghana ranks 34th of 197 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Deaths in armed conflicts by region. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.