Rwanda vs South Africa: Deaths in armed conflicts
Rwanda
1
in 2025
South Africa
1
in 2025
Rwanda rank
52nd
South Africa rank
52nd
Deaths in armed conflicts over time
- Rwanda
- South Africa
How they compare
Rwanda currently reports 1 against 1 in South Africa, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 16 times across 37 shared years of data; in 1989 it was South Africa ahead.
Rwanda ranks 52nd and South Africa ranks 52nd of 196 countries.
Across the 5 decades both report, Rwanda averaged higher in 3 and South Africa in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Rwanda | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0 | 446 | 446 | South Africa |
| 1990s | 164,903 | 643 | 164,260 | Rwanda |
| 2000s | 205.6 | 0 | 205.6 | Rwanda |
| 2010s | 7.1 | 0.1 | 7 | Rwanda |
| 2020s | 1 | 27.33 | 26.33 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher deaths in armed conflicts, Rwanda or South Africa?
- Rwanda, at 1 against 1 in South Africa as of 2025.
- What is the difference in deaths in armed conflicts between Rwanda and South Africa?
- 0, with Rwanda ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Rwanda and South Africa?
- 37 years are reported by both, from 1989 to 2025.
- How do Rwanda and South Africa rank globally for deaths in armed conflicts?
- Rwanda ranks 52nd and South Africa ranks 52nd 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.