South Africa vs Venezuela: Deaths in armed conflicts
South Africa
1
in 2025
Venezuela
4
in 2025
South Africa rank
52nd
Venezuela rank
50th
Deaths in armed conflicts over time
- South Africa
- Venezuela
How they compare
Venezuela currently reports 4 against 1 in South Africa, a difference of 3.
That makes Venezuela's figure about 4.0 times South Africa's.
The two have swapped places 5 times across 37 shared years of data; in 1989 it was South Africa ahead.
South Africa ranks 52nd and Venezuela ranks 50th of 197 countries.
Across the 5 decades both report, South Africa averaged higher in 3 and Venezuela in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Venezuela | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 446 | 439 | 7 | South Africa |
| 1990s | 643 | 103.4 | 539.6 | South Africa |
| 2000s | 0 | 42.4 | 42.4 | Venezuela |
| 2010s | 0.1 | 56.1 | 56 | Venezuela |
| 2020s | 27.33 | 5.5 | 21.83 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher deaths in armed conflicts, South Africa or Venezuela?
- Venezuela, at 4 against 1 in South Africa as of 2025.
- What is the difference in deaths in armed conflicts between South Africa and Venezuela?
- 3, with Venezuela ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Venezuela?
- 37 years are reported by both, from 1989 to 2025.
- How do South Africa and Venezuela rank globally for deaths in armed conflicts?
- South Africa ranks 52nd and Venezuela ranks 50th 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.