Civilian and combatant deaths in armed conflicts in South Sudan
South Sudan: Civilian and combatant deaths in armed conflicts was 103 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Civilian and combatant deaths in armed conflicts in South Sudan, 1989–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, civilian and combatant deaths in armed conflicts in South Sudan stood at 103.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 151.2% on the previous year and down 77.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, civilian and combatant deaths in armed conflicts in South Sudan peaked at 2,058 in 1992 and was at its lowest, 9, in 1994.
South Sudan ranks 27th of 197 countries on this measure, 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 South Sudan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 43 | — |
| 1990 | 23 | -46.5% |
| 1991 | 2,054 | +8830.4% |
| 1992 | 2,058 | +0.2% |
| 1993 | 1,614 | -21.6% |
| 1994 | 9 | -99.4% |
| 1995 | 152 | +1588.9% |
| 1996 | 41 | -73.0% |
| 1997 | 301 | +634.1% |
| 1998 | 1,475 | +390.0% |
| 1999 | 85 | -94.2% |
| 2000 | 287 | +237.6% |
| 2001 | 40 | -86.1% |
| 2002 | 600 | +1400.0% |
| 2003 | 9 | -98.5% |
| 2004 | 664 | +7277.8% |
| 2005 | 93 | -86.0% |
| 2006 | 9 | -90.3% |
| 2007 | 54 | +500.0% |
| 2008 | 79 | +46.3% |
| 2009 | 325 | +311.4% |
| 2010 | 42 | -87.1% |
| 2011 | 466 | +1009.5% |
| 2012 | 92 | -80.3% |
| 2013 | 914 | +893.5% |
| 2014 | 899 | -1.6% |
| 2015 | 449 | -50.1% |
| 2016 | 354 | -21.2% |
| 2017 | 351 | -0.8% |
| 2018 | 435 | +23.9% |
| 2019 | 149 | -65.7% |
| 2020 | 70 | -53.0% |
| 2021 | 51 | -27.1% |
| 2022 | 259 | +407.8% |
| 2023 | 38 | -85.3% |
| 2024 | 41 | +7.9% |
| 2025 | 103 | +151.2% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's 103 is above the median for low income countries, which is 77, 1.3× the median. (25 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Civilian and combatant deaths in armed conflicts in South Sudan changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | +8830.4% | 23 | 2,054 |
| 2004 | +7277.8% | 9 | 664 |
| 1995 | +1588.9% | 9 | 152 |
| 2002 | +1400.0% | 40 | 600 |
| 2011 | +1009.5% | 42 | 466 |
| 2013 | +893.5% | 92 | 914 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 43 | 43 | 43 | 1 |
| 1990s | 781.2 | 9 | 2,058 | 10 |
| 2000s | 216 | 9 | 664 | 10 |
| 2010s | 415.1 | 42 | 914 | 10 |
| 2020s | 93.67 | 38 | 259 | 6 |
Countries ranked near South Sudan
More health data for South Sudan
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.47 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.665 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 12,029 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 57 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 1.93 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2015)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0637 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 1.92 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2015)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0654 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is civilian and combatant deaths in armed conflicts in South Sudan?
- Civilian and combatant deaths in armed conflicts in South Sudan was 103 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest civilian and combatant deaths in armed conflicts recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 2,058 in 1992.
- What is the lowest civilian and combatant deaths in armed conflicts recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 9 in 1994.
- How does South Sudan rank for civilian and combatant deaths in armed conflicts?
- South Sudan ranks 27th out of 197 countries with data for 2025.
- Is civilian and combatant deaths in armed conflicts rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 77.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Sudan 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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