Civilian and combatant deaths in armed … based annual growth rate in Syria

Syria: Civilian and combatant deaths in armed … based annual growth rate was 202.03 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
202.03 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 251.9%
World rank
5th
of 72 countries
All-time high
590.83 % change on previous year
in 2012
All-time low
-73.12 % change on previous year
in 2020
Years of data
14
2012–2025

Civilian and combatant deaths in armed conflicts based on where they in Syria, 2012–2025

02004006002012201820252012: 590.8 % change on previous year2013: 1.6 % change on previous year2014: -23.7 % change on previous year2015: -13.9 % change on previous year2016: -8.2 % change on previous year2017: -7 % change on previous year2018: -51.4 % change on previous year2019: -59.6 % change on previous year2020: -73.1 % change on previous year2021: -44.5 % change on previous year2022: -23.4 % change on previous year2023: 47.3 % change on previous year2024: 57.4 % change on previous year2025: 202 % change on previous year

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

Syria recorded 202.03 % change on previous year for civilian and combatant deaths in armed conflicts based on where they in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 251.9% on the previous year and up 1,551.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, civilian and combatant deaths in armed conflicts based on where they in Syria peaked at 590.83 % change on previous year in 2012 and was at its lowest, -73.12 % change on previous year, in 2020.

That places Syria 5th out of 72 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Civilian and combatant deaths in armed … based annual growth rate in Syria, year by year

Annual values for Civilian and combatant deaths in armed conflicts based on where they occurred, annual growth rate in Syria, 2012 to 2025.
Year % change on previous year Change
2012 590.83 % change on previous year —
2013 1.63 % change on previous year -99.7%
2014 -23.66 % change on previous year -1553.1%
2015 -13.92 % change on previous year -41.1%
2016 -8.16 % change on previous year -41.4%
2017 -7 % change on previous year -14.2%
2018 -51.4 % change on previous year +634.7%
2019 -59.6 % change on previous year +16.0%
2020 -73.12 % change on previous year +22.7%
2021 -44.51 % change on previous year -39.1%
2022 -23.39 % change on previous year -47.4%
2023 47.32 % change on previous year -302.3%
2024 57.4 % change on previous year +21.3%
2025 202.03 % change on previous year +251.9%

Syria compared with similar countries

  • Syria's 202.03 % change on previous year is above the median for low income countries, which is -19.41 % change on previous year. (20 countries reporting)
  • Syria's 202.03 % change on previous year is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is -65.72 % change on previous year. (13 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Civilian and combatant deaths in armed … based annual growth rate in Syria changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.

YearChange FromTo
2014 -1553.1% 1.63 % change on previous year -23.66 % change on previous year
2018 -634.7% -7 % change on previous year -51.4 % change on previous year

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 53.59 % change on previous year -59.6 % change on previous year 590.83 % change on previous year 8
2020s 27.62 % change on previous year -73.12 % change on previous year 202.03 % change on previous year 6

Countries ranked near Syria

  1. 2 Iran 346 % change on previous year compare
  2. 3 Indonesia 300 % change on previous year compare
  3. 4 Yemen 208.38 % change on previous year compare
  4. 6 South Sudan 151.22 % change on previous year compare
  5. 7 Ecuador 83.33 % change on previous year compare
  6. 8 Nigeria 73.12 % change on previous year compare

See the full ranking of 72 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is civilian and combatant deaths in armed conflicts based on where they in Syria?
Civilian and combatant deaths in armed conflicts based on where they in Syria was 202.03 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest civilian and combatant deaths in armed conflicts based on where they recorded in Syria?
The highest recorded value was 590.83 % change on previous year in 2012.
What is the lowest civilian and combatant deaths in armed conflicts based on where they recorded in Syria?
The lowest recorded value was -73.12 % change on previous year in 2020.
How does Syria rank for civilian and combatant deaths in armed conflicts based on where they?
Syria ranks 5th out of 72 countries with data for 2025.
Is civilian and combatant deaths in armed conflicts based on where they rising or falling in Syria?
Over the last ten years it is up 1,551.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Syria data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Civilian and combatant deaths in armed conflicts based on where they occurred, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Civilian and combatant deaths in armed conflicts based on where they occurred. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Civilian and combatant deaths in armed conflicts based on where they occurred, annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
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Coverage
72 places, 1,221 data points, 1990–2025
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The year-on-year percentage change in Civilian and combatant deaths in armed conflicts based on where they occurred. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.