Ghana vs Kenya: Deaths in armed conflicts
Ghana
104
in 2025
Kenya
123
in 2025
Ghana rank
40th
Kenya rank
39th
Deaths in armed conflicts over time
- Ghana
- Kenya
How they compare
Kenya currently reports 123 against 104 in Ghana, a difference of 19.
That makes Kenya's figure about 1.2 times Ghana's.
The two have swapped places 6 times across 37 shared years of data; in 1989 it was Kenya ahead.
Ghana ranks 40th and Kenya ranks 39th of 192 countries.
Across the 5 decades both report, Ghana averaged higher in 1 and Kenya in 4.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ghana | Kenya | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0 | 60 | 60 | Kenya |
| 1990s | 1,033 | 157.1 | 875.7 | Ghana |
| 2000s | 21.5 | 203.7 | 182.2 | Kenya |
| 2010s | 0 | 260.8 | 260.8 | Kenya |
| 2020s | 23.5 | 164.17 | 140.67 | Kenya |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher deaths in armed conflicts, Ghana or Kenya?
- Kenya, at 123 against 104 in Ghana as of 2025.
- What is the difference in deaths in armed conflicts between Ghana and Kenya?
- 19, with Kenya ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ghana and Kenya?
- 37 years are reported by both, from 1989 to 2025.
- How do Ghana and Kenya rank globally for deaths in armed conflicts?
- Ghana ranks 40th and Kenya ranks 39th of 192 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.