Civilian and combatant deaths in armed conflicts in Congo, Democratic Republic of the
Congo, Democratic Republic of the: Civilian and combatant deaths in armed conflicts was 4,610 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
4,610
Change on year
up 15.9%
World rank
2nd
of 196 countries
All-time high
32,523
in 1996
All-time low
28
in 1989
Years of data
37
1989–2025
Civilian and combatant deaths in armed conflicts in Congo, Democratic Republic of the, 1989–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, civilian and combatant deaths in armed conflicts in Congo, Democratic Republic of the stood at 4,610.
That represents a change of up 15.9% on the previous year and up 926.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, civilian and combatant deaths in armed conflicts in Congo, Democratic Republic of the peaked at 32,523 in 1996 and was at its lowest, 28, in 1989.
That places Congo, Democratic Republic of the 2nd out of 196 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 conflicts in Congo, Democratic Republic of the, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 28 | — |
| 1990 | 147 | +425.0% |
| 1991 | 32 | -78.2% |
| 1992 | 67 | +109.4% |
| 1993 | 229 | +241.8% |
| 1994 | 308 | +34.5% |
| 1995 | 58 | -81.2% |
| 1996 | 32,523 | +55974.1% |
| 1997 | 9,586 | -70.5% |
| 1998 | 4,401 | -54.1% |
| 1999 | 3,854 | -12.4% |
| 2000 | 1,339 | -65.3% |
| 2001 | 509 | -62.0% |
| 2002 | 4,586 | +801.0% |
| 2003 | 3,072 | -33.0% |
| 2004 | 704 | -77.1% |
| 2005 | 255 | -63.8% |
| 2006 | 193 | -24.3% |
| 2007 | 292 | +51.3% |
| 2008 | 927 | +217.5% |
| 2009 | 3,293 | +255.2% |
| 2010 | 862 | -73.8% |
| 2011 | 198 | -77.0% |
| 2012 | 587 | +196.5% |
| 2013 | 596 | +1.5% |
| 2014 | 508 | -14.8% |
| 2015 | 449 | -11.6% |
| 2016 | 719 | +60.1% |
| 2017 | 1,710 | +137.8% |
| 2018 | 679 | -60.3% |
| 2019 | 1,101 | +62.2% |
| 2020 | 2,296 | +108.5% |
| 2021 | 2,364 | +3.0% |
| 2022 | 3,642 | +54.1% |
| 2023 | 3,017 | -17.2% |
| 2024 | 3,978 | +31.9% |
| 2025 | 4,610 | +15.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 28 | 28 | 28 | 1 |
| 1990s | 5,120 | 32 | 32,523 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,517 | 193 | 4,586 | 10 |
| 2010s | 740.9 | 198 | 1,710 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3,318 | 2,296 | 4,610 | 6 |
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More health data for Congo, Democratic Republic of the
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 1.03 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.56 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates 821.4 (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 133,650 (2100)
- Deaths in armed conflicts by country 528 (2026)
- Deaths in armed conflicts by region 528 (2026)
- Population ages 65 and above, female, annual growth rate 3.52 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 65 and above, total, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 65 and above, total, per capita 0.0308 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 65 and above, total, annual growth rate 3.53 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is civilian and combatant deaths in armed conflicts in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- Civilian and combatant deaths in armed conflicts in Congo, Democratic Republic of the was 4,610 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest civilian and combatant deaths in armed conflicts recorded in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- The highest recorded value was 32,523 in 1996.
- What is the lowest civilian and combatant deaths in armed conflicts recorded in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- The lowest recorded value was 28 in 1989.
- How does Congo, Democratic Republic of the rank for civilian and combatant deaths in armed conflicts?
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 2nd out of 196 countries with data for 2025.
- Is civilian and combatant deaths in armed conflicts rising or falling in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- Over the last ten years it is up 926.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Congo, Democratic Republic of the 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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