Civilian and combatant deaths in armed conflicts in Mexico
Mexico: Civilian and combatant deaths in armed conflicts was 122 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Civilian and combatant deaths in armed conflicts in Mexico, 1989–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for civilian and combatant deaths in armed conflicts in Mexico is 122, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 25.2% on the previous year and up 713.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, civilian and combatant deaths in armed conflicts in Mexico peaked at 278 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1989.
That places Mexico 24th 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 Mexico, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 0 | — |
| 1990 | 0 | — |
| 1991 | 0 | — |
| 1992 | 0 | — |
| 1993 | 0 | — |
| 1994 | 3 | — |
| 1995 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1996 | 4 | — |
| 1997 | 45 | +1025.0% |
| 1998 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1999 | 0 | — |
| 2000 | 0 | — |
| 2001 | 0 | — |
| 2002 | 0 | — |
| 2003 | 3 | — |
| 2004 | 1 | -66.7% |
| 2005 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2006 | 1 | — |
| 2007 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 8 | +700.0% |
| 2009 | 31 | +287.5% |
| 2010 | 92 | +196.8% |
| 2011 | 278 | +202.2% |
| 2012 | 48 | -82.7% |
| 2013 | 19 | -60.4% |
| 2014 | 34 | +78.9% |
| 2015 | 15 | -55.9% |
| 2016 | 6 | -60.0% |
| 2017 | 26 | +333.3% |
| 2018 | 13 | -50.0% |
| 2019 | 25 | +92.3% |
| 2020 | 101 | +304.0% |
| 2021 | 111 | +9.9% |
| 2022 | 155 | +39.6% |
| 2023 | 73 | -52.9% |
| 2024 | 163 | +123.3% |
| 2025 | 122 | -25.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1990s | 5.2 | 0 | 45 | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.5 | 0 | 31 | 10 |
| 2010s | 55.6 | 6 | 278 | 10 |
| 2020s | 120.83 | 73 | 163 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Mexico
- 21 Cameroon 143 compare
- 22 Central African Republic 128 compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is civilian and combatant deaths in armed conflicts in Mexico?
- Civilian and combatant deaths in armed conflicts in Mexico was 122 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest civilian and combatant deaths in armed conflicts recorded in Mexico?
- The highest recorded value was 278 in 2011.
- What is the lowest civilian and combatant deaths in armed conflicts recorded in Mexico?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1989.
- How does Mexico rank for civilian and combatant deaths in armed conflicts?
- Mexico ranks 24th out of 196 countries with data for 2025.
- Is civilian and combatant deaths in armed conflicts rising or falling in Mexico?
- Over the last ten years it is up 713.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mexico 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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