Iran vs South Sudan: Deaths in armed conflicts
Iran
1,258
in 2025
South Sudan
771
in 2025
Iran rank
19th
South Sudan rank
22nd
Deaths in armed conflicts over time
- Iran
- South Sudan
How they compare
Iran currently reports 1,258 against 771 in South Sudan, a difference of 487.
That makes Iran's figure about 1.6 times South Sudan's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 37 shared years of data; in 1989 it was South Sudan ahead.
Iran ranks 19th and South Sudan ranks 22nd of 197 countries.
South Sudan has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iran | South Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0 | 4,907 | 4,907 | South Sudan |
| 1990s | 79.1 | 3,971 | 3,892 | South Sudan |
| 2000s | 106.6 | 1,456 | 1,349 | South Sudan |
| 2010s | 88.2 | 1,949 | 1,861 | South Sudan |
| 2020s | 353.67 | 737.83 | 384.17 | South Sudan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher deaths in armed conflicts, Iran or South Sudan?
- Iran, at 1,258 against 771 in South Sudan as of 2025.
- What is the difference in deaths in armed conflicts between Iran and South Sudan?
- 487, with Iran ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iran and South Sudan?
- 37 years are reported by both, from 1989 to 2025.
- How do Iran and South Sudan rank globally for deaths in armed conflicts?
- Iran ranks 19th 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.