Civilian and combatant deaths in armed conflicts in Nigeria
Nigeria: Civilian and combatant deaths in armed conflicts was 876 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
876
Change on year
up 73.1%
World rank
12th
of 196 countries
All-time high
5,256
in 2014
All-time low
0
in 1989
Years of data
37
1989–2025
Civilian and combatant deaths in armed conflicts in Nigeria, 1989–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, civilian and combatant deaths in armed conflicts in Nigeria stood at 876.
That represents a change of up 73.1% on the previous year and down 76.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, civilian and combatant deaths in armed conflicts in Nigeria peaked at 5,256 in 2014 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1989.
That places Nigeria 12th 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 Nigeria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 0 | — |
| 1990 | 80 | — |
| 1991 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1992 | 0 | — |
| 1993 | 0 | — |
| 1994 | 56 | — |
| 1995 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1996 | 0 | — |
| 1997 | 0 | — |
| 1998 | 42 | — |
| 1999 | 2,507 | +5869.0% |
| 2000 | 31 | -98.8% |
| 2001 | 367 | +1083.9% |
| 2002 | 118 | -67.8% |
| 2003 | 133 | +12.7% |
| 2004 | 61 | -54.1% |
| 2005 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2006 | 2 | — |
| 2007 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2008 | 146 | — |
| 2009 | 3 | -97.9% |
| 2010 | 92 | +2966.7% |
| 2011 | 187 | +103.3% |
| 2012 | 894 | +378.1% |
| 2013 | 850 | -4.9% |
| 2014 | 5,256 | +518.4% |
| 2015 | 3,789 | -27.9% |
| 2016 | 652 | -82.8% |
| 2017 | 885 | +35.7% |
| 2018 | 581 | -34.4% |
| 2019 | 478 | -17.7% |
| 2020 | 568 | +18.8% |
| 2021 | 261 | -54.0% |
| 2022 | 387 | +48.3% |
| 2023 | 383 | -1.0% |
| 2024 | 506 | +32.1% |
| 2025 | 876 | +73.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1990s | 268.5 | 0 | 2,507 | 10 |
| 2000s | 86.1 | 0 | 367 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,366 | 92 | 5,256 | 10 |
| 2020s | 496.83 | 261 | 876 | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is civilian and combatant deaths in armed conflicts in Nigeria?
- Civilian and combatant deaths in armed conflicts in Nigeria was 876 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest civilian and combatant deaths in armed conflicts recorded in Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 5,256 in 2014.
- What is the lowest civilian and combatant deaths in armed conflicts recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1989.
- How does Nigeria rank for civilian and combatant deaths in armed conflicts?
- Nigeria ranks 12th out of 196 countries with data for 2025.
- Is civilian and combatant deaths in armed conflicts rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 76.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nigeria 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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