Costa Rica vs Philippines: Deaths in armed conflicts
Costa Rica
158
in 2025
Philippines
144
in 2025
Costa Rica rank
35th
Philippines rank
36th
Deaths in armed conflicts over time
- Costa Rica
- Philippines
How they compare
Costa Rica currently reports 158 against 144 in Philippines, a difference of 14.
That makes Costa Rica's figure about 1.1 times Philippines's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 37 shared years of data; in 1989 it was Philippines ahead.
Costa Rica ranks 35th and Philippines ranks 36th of 196 countries.
Philippines has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Costa Rica | Philippines | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0 | 1,000 | 1,000 | Philippines |
| 1990s | 0 | 559.4 | 559.4 | Philippines |
| 2000s | 0 | 1,084 | 1,084 | Philippines |
| 2010s | 0 | 640.9 | 640.9 | Philippines |
| 2020s | 36 | 241.33 | 205.33 | Philippines |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher deaths in armed conflicts, Costa Rica or Philippines?
- Costa Rica, at 158 against 144 in Philippines as of 2025.
- What is the difference in deaths in armed conflicts between Costa Rica and Philippines?
- 14, with Costa Rica ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Costa Rica and Philippines?
- 37 years are reported by both, from 1989 to 2025.
- How do Costa Rica and Philippines rank globally for deaths in armed conflicts?
- Costa Rica ranks 35th and Philippines ranks 36th of 196 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.