Death rate in armed conflicts by type and country in Congo
Congo: Death rate in armed conflicts by type and country was 4.47 in 2025. β Volatile
Death rate in armed conflicts by type and country in Congo, 1989β2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for death rate in armed conflicts by type and country in Congo is 4.47, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 5.6% on the previous year.
Over the whole period, death rate in armed conflicts by type and country in Congo peaked at 16.63 in 1998 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1989.
That places Congo 5th 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1990s | 4.52 | 0 | 16.63 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.2921 | 0 | 1.73 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.54 | 0 | 4.74 | 6 |
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- Un projection of annual infant deaths 2,688 (2100)
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- Deaths in armed conflicts by region 0 (2026)
- Age population, age 25, male, interpolated 48,985 (2025)
- Age population, age 25, female, interpolated 48,714 (2025)
- Age population, age 24, male, interpolated 51,360 (2025)
- Age population, age 24, female, interpolated 51,062 (2025)
- Age population, age 23, male, interpolated 54,219 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is death rate in armed conflicts by type and country in Congo?
- Death rate in armed conflicts by type and country in Congo was 4.47 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest death rate in armed conflicts by type and country recorded in Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 16.63 in 1998.
- What is the lowest death rate in armed conflicts by type and country recorded in Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1989.
- How does Congo rank for death rate in armed conflicts by type and country?
- Congo ranks 5th out of 196 countries with data for 2025.
- Where does this Congo data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Death rate in armed conflicts by type and country. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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