Civilian and combatant deaths in armed conflicts in Cameroon
Cameroon: Civilian and combatant deaths in armed conflicts was 143 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Civilian and combatant deaths in armed conflicts in Cameroon, 1989–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Cameroon recorded 143 for civilian and combatant deaths in armed conflicts in 2025.
That represents a change of down 16.9% on the previous year and down 57.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, civilian and combatant deaths in armed conflicts in Cameroon peaked at 432 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1989.
That places Cameroon 21st 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1990s | 5.7 | 0 | 55 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 2010s | 141.9 | 0 | 340 | 10 |
| 2020s | 267 | 143 | 432 | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is civilian and combatant deaths in armed conflicts in Cameroon?
- Civilian and combatant deaths in armed conflicts in Cameroon was 143 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest civilian and combatant deaths in armed conflicts recorded in Cameroon?
- The highest recorded value was 432 in 2020.
- What is the lowest civilian and combatant deaths in armed conflicts recorded in Cameroon?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1989.
- How does Cameroon rank for civilian and combatant deaths in armed conflicts?
- Cameroon ranks 21st out of 196 countries with data for 2025.
- Is civilian and combatant deaths in armed conflicts rising or falling in Cameroon?
- Over the last ten years it is down 57.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cameroon 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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