Death rate in armed conflicts in South Africa
South Africa: Death rate in armed conflicts was 0.0015 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
0.0015
World rank
53rd
of 196 countries
All-time high
3.53
in 1990
All-time low
0
in 1997
Years of data
37
1989–2025
Death rate in armed conflicts in South Africa, 1989–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for death rate in armed conflicts in South Africa is 0.0015, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 53.2% over five years.
Over the whole period, death rate in armed conflicts in South Africa peaked at 3.53 in 1990 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1997.
South Africa ranks 53rd of 196 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
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 | 0.7091 | 0.7091 | 0.7091 | 1 |
| 1990s | 1.08 | 0 | 3.53 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.0002 | 0 | 0.0017 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.0341 | 0 | 0.2 | 6 |
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- Population ages 65 and above, total, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 65 and above, total, per capita 0.0689 units per person (2025)
- Population, female, annual growth rate 1.18 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population, female, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population, female, per capita 0.5134 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is death rate in armed conflicts in South Africa?
- Death rate in armed conflicts in South Africa was 0.0015 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest death rate in armed conflicts recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 3.53 in 1990.
- What is the lowest death rate in armed conflicts recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1997.
- How does South Africa rank for death rate in armed conflicts?
- South Africa ranks 53rd out of 196 countries with data for 2025.
- Where does this South Africa 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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