Mauritania vs Sri Lanka: Deaths in armed conflicts by region
Mauritania
150
in 2026
Sri Lanka
104
in 2026
Mauritania rank
22nd
Sri Lanka rank
25th
Deaths in armed conflicts by region over time
- Mauritania
- Sri Lanka
How they compare
Mauritania currently reports 150 against 104 in Sri Lanka, a difference of 46.
That makes Mauritania's figure about 1.4 times Sri Lanka's.
The two have swapped places 5 times across 38 shared years of data; in 1989 it was Sri Lanka ahead.
Mauritania ranks 22nd and Sri Lanka ranks 25th of 197 countries.
Across the 5 decades both report, Mauritania averaged higher in 1 and Sri Lanka in 4.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Mauritania | Sri Lanka | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 121 | 1,288 | 1,167 | Sri Lanka |
| 1990s | 4.7 | 3,639 | 3,634 | Sri Lanka |
| 2000s | 0.5 | 2,745 | 2,745 | Sri Lanka |
| 2010s | 0.7 | 25.5 | 24.8 | Sri Lanka |
| 2020s | 21.86 | 14.86 | 7 | Mauritania |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher deaths in armed conflicts by region, Mauritania or Sri Lanka?
- Mauritania, at 150 against 104 in Sri Lanka as of 2026.
- What is the difference in deaths in armed conflicts by region between Mauritania and Sri Lanka?
- 46, with Mauritania ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Mauritania and Sri Lanka?
- 38 years are reported by both, from 1989 to 2026.
- How do Mauritania and Sri Lanka rank globally for deaths in armed conflicts by region?
- Mauritania ranks 22nd and Sri Lanka ranks 25th 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.