South Africa vs Turkey: Deaths in armed conflicts
South Africa
1
in 2025
Turkey
1
in 2025
South Africa rank
52nd
Turkey rank
52nd
Deaths in armed conflicts over time
- South Africa
- Turkey
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 1 against 1 in Turkey, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 37 shared years of data; in 1989 it was Turkey ahead.
South Africa ranks 52nd and Turkey ranks 52nd of 197 countries.
Turkey has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Turkey | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 446 | 538 | 92 | Turkey |
| 1990s | 643 | 2,539 | 1,896 | Turkey |
| 2000s | 0 | 312.4 | 312.4 | Turkey |
| 2010s | 0.1 | 568.4 | 568.3 | Turkey |
| 2020s | 27.33 | 107.67 | 80.33 | Turkey |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher deaths in armed conflicts, South Africa or Turkey?
- South Africa, at 1 against 1 in Turkey as of 2025.
- What is the difference in deaths in armed conflicts between South Africa and Turkey?
- 0, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Turkey?
- 37 years are reported by both, from 1989 to 2025.
- How do South Africa and Turkey rank globally for deaths in armed conflicts?
- South Africa ranks 52nd and Turkey 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.