Niger vs Sri Lanka: Deaths in armed conflicts by region
Niger
259
in 2026
Sri Lanka
104
in 2026
Niger rank
16th
Sri Lanka rank
19th
Deaths in armed conflicts by region over time
- Niger
- Sri Lanka
How they compare
Niger currently reports 259 against 104 in Sri Lanka, a difference of 155.
That makes Niger's figure about 2.5 times Sri Lanka's.
The two have swapped places 5 times across 38 shared years of data; in 1989 it was Sri Lanka ahead.
Niger ranks 16th and Sri Lanka ranks 19th of 196 countries.
Across the 5 decades both report, Niger averaged higher in 2 and Sri Lanka in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Niger | Sri Lanka | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 170 | 1,288 | 1,118 | Sri Lanka |
| 1990s | 60.5 | 3,639 | 3,578 | Sri Lanka |
| 2000s | 13.2 | 2,745 | 2,732 | Sri Lanka |
| 2010s | 177.2 | 25.5 | 151.7 | Niger |
| 2020s | 812.43 | 14.86 | 797.57 | Niger |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher deaths in armed conflicts by region, Niger or Sri Lanka?
- Niger, at 259 against 104 in Sri Lanka as of 2026.
- What is the difference in deaths in armed conflicts by region between Niger and Sri Lanka?
- 155, with Niger ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Niger and Sri Lanka?
- 38 years are reported by both, from 1989 to 2026.
- How do Niger and Sri Lanka rank globally for deaths in armed conflicts by region?
- Niger ranks 16th and Sri Lanka ranks 19th 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.