Civilian and combatant deaths in armed conflicts in Burundi
Burundi: Civilian and combatant deaths in armed conflicts was 62 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Civilian and combatant deaths in armed conflicts in Burundi, 1989–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, civilian and combatant deaths in armed conflicts in Burundi stood at 62.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.1% on the previous year and down 23.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, civilian and combatant deaths in armed conflicts in Burundi peaked at 17,449 in 1996 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1989.
That places Burundi 29th out of 196 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Civilian and combatant deaths in armed conflicts in Burundi, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 0 | — |
| 1990 | 0 | — |
| 1991 | 74 | — |
| 1992 | 1 | -98.6% |
| 1993 | 6,420 | +641900.0% |
| 1994 | 774 | -87.9% |
| 1995 | 2,285 | +195.2% |
| 1996 | 17,449 | +663.6% |
| 1997 | 2,338 | -86.6% |
| 1998 | 997 | -57.4% |
| 1999 | 1,227 | +23.1% |
| 2000 | 935 | -23.8% |
| 2001 | 629 | -32.7% |
| 2002 | 891 | +41.7% |
| 2003 | 509 | -42.9% |
| 2004 | 243 | -52.3% |
| 2005 | 209 | -14.0% |
| 2006 | 116 | -44.5% |
| 2007 | 1 | -99.1% |
| 2008 | 9 | +800.0% |
| 2009 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2010 | 0 | — |
| 2011 | 0 | — |
| 2012 | 0 | — |
| 2013 | 0 | — |
| 2014 | 0 | — |
| 2015 | 81 | — |
| 2016 | 85 | +4.9% |
| 2017 | 38 | -55.3% |
| 2018 | 109 | +186.8% |
| 2019 | 59 | -45.9% |
| 2020 | 67 | +13.6% |
| 2021 | 63 | -6.0% |
| 2022 | 38 | -39.7% |
| 2023 | 60 | +57.9% |
| 2024 | 59 | -1.7% |
| 2025 | 62 | +5.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1990s | 3,156 | 0 | 17,449 | 10 |
| 2000s | 354.2 | 0 | 935 | 10 |
| 2010s | 37.2 | 0 | 109 | 10 |
| 2020s | 58.17 | 38 | 67 | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is civilian and combatant deaths in armed conflicts in Burundi?
- Civilian and combatant deaths in armed conflicts in Burundi was 62 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest civilian and combatant deaths in armed conflicts recorded in Burundi?
- The highest recorded value was 17,449 in 1996.
- What is the lowest civilian and combatant deaths in armed conflicts recorded in Burundi?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1989.
- How does Burundi rank for civilian and combatant deaths in armed conflicts?
- Burundi ranks 29th out of 196 countries with data for 2025.
- Is civilian and combatant deaths in armed conflicts rising or falling in Burundi?
- Over the last ten years it is down 23.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Burundi data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Civilian and combatant deaths in armed conflicts. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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