Saudi Arabia vs South Africa: Deaths in armed conflicts
Saudi Arabia
5
in 2025
South Africa
1
in 2025
Saudi Arabia rank
49th
South Africa rank
52nd
Deaths in armed conflicts over time
- Saudi Arabia
- South Africa
How they compare
Saudi Arabia currently reports 5 against 1 in South Africa, a difference of 4.
That makes Saudi Arabia's figure about 5.0 times South Africa's.
The two have swapped places 7 times across 37 shared years of data; in 1989 it was South Africa ahead.
Saudi Arabia ranks 49th and South Africa ranks 52nd of 197 countries.
Across the 5 decades both report, Saudi Arabia averaged higher in 2 and South Africa in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Saudi Arabia | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0 | 446 | 446 | South Africa |
| 1990s | 9.6 | 643 | 633.4 | South Africa |
| 2000s | 26.1 | 0 | 26.1 | Saudi Arabia |
| 2010s | 47.1 | 0.1 | 47 | Saudi Arabia |
| 2020s | 3.5 | 27.33 | 23.83 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher deaths in armed conflicts, Saudi Arabia or South Africa?
- Saudi Arabia, at 5 against 1 in South Africa as of 2025.
- What is the difference in deaths in armed conflicts between Saudi Arabia and South Africa?
- 4, with Saudi Arabia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Saudi Arabia and South Africa?
- 37 years are reported by both, from 1989 to 2025.
- How do Saudi Arabia and South Africa rank globally for deaths in armed conflicts?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 49th and South Africa ranks 52nd 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.