South Africa vs Uganda: Deaths in armed conflicts
South Africa
1
in 2025
Uganda
2
in 2025
South Africa rank
52nd
Uganda rank
51st
Deaths in armed conflicts over time
- South Africa
- Uganda
How they compare
Uganda currently reports 2 against 1 in South Africa, a difference of 1.
That makes Uganda's figure about 2.0 times South Africa's.
The two have swapped places 6 times across 37 shared years of data; in 1989 it was Uganda ahead.
South Africa ranks 52nd and Uganda ranks 51st of 196 countries.
Across the 5 decades both report, South Africa averaged higher in 1 and Uganda in 4.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Uganda | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 446 | 1,079 | 633 | Uganda |
| 1990s | 643 | 926.6 | 283.6 | Uganda |
| 2000s | 0 | 970.4 | 970.4 | Uganda |
| 2010s | 0.1 | 10.7 | 10.6 | Uganda |
| 2020s | 27.33 | 15.83 | 11.5 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher deaths in armed conflicts, South Africa or Uganda?
- Uganda, at 2 against 1 in South Africa as of 2025.
- What is the difference in deaths in armed conflicts between South Africa and Uganda?
- 1, with Uganda ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Uganda?
- 37 years are reported by both, from 1989 to 2025.
- How do South Africa and Uganda rank globally for deaths in armed conflicts?
- South Africa ranks 52nd and Uganda ranks 51st 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.