Myanmar vs Nigeria: Deaths in armed conflicts by region
Myanmar
604
in 2026
Nigeria
726
in 2026
Myanmar rank
10th
Nigeria rank
9th
Deaths in armed conflicts by region over time
- Myanmar
- Nigeria
How they compare
Nigeria currently reports 726 against 604 in Myanmar, a difference of 122.
That makes Nigeria's figure about 1.2 times Myanmar's.
The two have swapped places 5 times across 38 shared years of data; in 1989 it was Myanmar ahead.
Myanmar ranks 10th and Nigeria ranks 9th of 196 countries.
Across the 5 decades both report, Myanmar averaged higher in 2 and Nigeria in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Myanmar | Nigeria | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1,498 | 0 | 1,498 | Myanmar |
| 1990s | 846.6 | 714.9 | 131.7 | Myanmar |
| 2000s | 374.1 | 882.5 | 508.4 | Nigeria |
| 2010s | 637.4 | 4,013 | 3,375 | Nigeria |
| 2020s | 1,923 | 2,977 | 1,054 | Nigeria |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher deaths in armed conflicts by region, Myanmar or Nigeria?
- Nigeria, at 726 against 604 in Myanmar as of 2026.
- What is the difference in deaths in armed conflicts by region between Myanmar and Nigeria?
- 122, with Nigeria ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Myanmar and Nigeria?
- 38 years are reported by both, from 1989 to 2026.
- How do Myanmar and Nigeria rank globally for deaths in armed conflicts by region?
- Myanmar ranks 10th and Nigeria ranks 9th of 196 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.