Death rate in armed conflicts in Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso: Death rate in armed conflicts was 18.59 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
18.59
Change on year
up 2.9%
World rank
6th
of 196 countries
All-time high
27.63
in 2023
All-time low
0
in 1989
Years of data
37
1989–2025
Death rate in armed conflicts in Burkina Faso, 1989–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for death rate in armed conflicts in Burkina Faso is 18.59, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 2.9% on the previous year and up 246.6% over five years.
Over the whole period, death rate in armed conflicts in Burkina Faso peaked at 27.63 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1989.
That places Burkina Faso 6th 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.723 | 0 | 5.94 | 10 |
| 2020s | 14.72 | 5.36 | 27.63 | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is death rate in armed conflicts in Burkina Faso?
- Death rate in armed conflicts in Burkina Faso was 18.59 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest death rate in armed conflicts recorded in Burkina Faso?
- The highest recorded value was 27.63 in 2023.
- What is the lowest death rate in armed conflicts recorded in Burkina Faso?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1989.
- How does Burkina Faso rank for death rate in armed conflicts?
- Burkina Faso ranks 6th out of 196 countries with data for 2025.
- Where does this Burkina Faso data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Death rate in armed conflicts. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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