Colombia vs Yemen: Deaths in armed conflicts by region
Colombia
495
in 2026
Yemen
177
in 2026
Colombia rank
17th
Yemen rank
20th
Deaths in armed conflicts by region over time
- Colombia
- Yemen
How they compare
Colombia currently reports 495 against 177 in Yemen, a difference of 318.
That makes Colombia's figure about 2.8 times Yemen's.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 38 shared years of data; in 1989 it was Colombia ahead.
Colombia ranks 17th and Yemen ranks 20th of 197 countries.
Across the 5 decades both report, Colombia averaged higher in 3 and Yemen in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Colombia | Yemen | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 380 | 0 | 380 | Colombia |
| 1990s | 1,333 | 148.9 | 1,184 | Colombia |
| 2000s | 2,872 | 156 | 2,716 | Colombia |
| 2010s | 210.8 | 3,358 | 3,147 | Yemen |
| 2020s | 484.14 | 5,315 | 4,830 | Yemen |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher deaths in armed conflicts by region, Colombia or Yemen?
- Colombia, at 495 against 177 in Yemen as of 2026.
- What is the difference in deaths in armed conflicts by region between Colombia and Yemen?
- 318, with Colombia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Colombia and Yemen?
- 38 years are reported by both, from 1989 to 2026.
- How do Colombia and Yemen rank globally for deaths in armed conflicts by region?
- Colombia ranks 17th and Yemen ranks 20th 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.