Colombia vs South Sudan: Deaths in armed conflicts
Colombia
1,145
in 2025
South Sudan
771
in 2025
Colombia rank
20th
South Sudan rank
22nd
Deaths in armed conflicts over time
- Colombia
- South Sudan
How they compare
Colombia currently reports 1,145 against 771 in South Sudan, a difference of 374.
That makes Colombia's figure about 1.5 times South Sudan's.
The two have swapped places 5 times across 37 shared years of data; in 1989 it was South Sudan ahead.
Colombia ranks 20th and South Sudan ranks 22nd of 197 countries.
Across the 5 decades both report, Colombia averaged higher in 1 and South Sudan in 4.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Colombia | South Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1,093 | 4,907 | 3,814 | South Sudan |
| 1990s | 1,517 | 3,971 | 2,454 | South Sudan |
| 2000s | 3,174 | 1,456 | 1,718 | Colombia |
| 2010s | 240.2 | 1,949 | 1,709 | South Sudan |
| 2020s | 570.67 | 737.83 | 167.17 | South Sudan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher deaths in armed conflicts, Colombia or South Sudan?
- Colombia, at 1,145 against 771 in South Sudan as of 2025.
- What is the difference in deaths in armed conflicts between Colombia and South Sudan?
- 374, with Colombia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Colombia and South Sudan?
- 37 years are reported by both, from 1989 to 2025.
- How do Colombia and South Sudan rank globally for deaths in armed conflicts?
- Colombia ranks 20th and South Sudan ranks 22nd of 197 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Deaths in armed conflicts. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.