Deaths from one-sided violence based on where they occurred in Mexico

Mexico: Deaths from one-sided violence based on where they occurred was 65 deaths in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
65 deaths
Change on year
down 33.0%
World rank
21st
of 192 countries
All-time high
376 deaths
in 2011
All-time low
0 deaths
in 1989
Years of data
37
1989–2025

Deaths from one-sided violence based on where they occurred in Mexico, 1989–2025

01002003004001989200720251989: 0 deaths1990: 0 deaths1991: 0 deaths1992: 0 deaths1993: 0 deaths1994: 0 deaths1995: 0 deaths1996: 0 deaths1997: 45 deaths1998: 0 deaths1999: 0 deaths2000: 0 deaths2001: 0 deaths2002: 0 deaths2003: 3 deaths2004: 0 deaths2005: 0 deaths2006: 0 deaths2007: 0 deaths2008: 0 deaths2009: 0 deaths2010: 85 deaths2011: 376 deaths2012: 35 deaths2013: 0 deaths2014: 32 deaths2015: 0 deaths2016: 0 deaths2017: 0 deaths2018: 0 deaths2019: 0 deaths2020: 0 deaths2021: 26 deaths2022: 82 deaths2023: 27 deaths2024: 97 deaths2025: 65 deaths

Source: Uppsala Conflict Data Program (2026); geoBoundaries (2023) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in deaths.

Analysis

Mexico recorded 65 deaths for deaths from one-sided violence based on where they occurred in 2025.

The figure is down 33.0% on the previous year.

Over the whole period, deaths from one-sided violence based on where they occurred in Mexico peaked at 376 deaths in 2011 and was at its lowest, 0 deaths, in 1989.

Mexico ranks 21st of 192 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 0 deaths 0 deaths 0 deaths 1
1990s 4.5 deaths 0 deaths 45 deaths 10
2000s 0.3 deaths 0 deaths 3 deaths 10
2010s 52.8 deaths 0 deaths 376 deaths 10
2020s 49.5 deaths 0 deaths 97 deaths 6

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  4. 22 Burundi 62 deaths compare
  5. 23 Yemen 46 deaths compare
  6. 24 Argentina 45 deaths compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is deaths from one-sided violence based on where they occurred in Mexico?
Deaths from one-sided violence based on where they occurred in Mexico was 65 deaths in 2025, according to Uppsala Conflict Data Program (2026); geoBoundaries (2023) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest deaths from one-sided violence based on where they occurred recorded in Mexico?
The highest recorded value was 376 deaths in 2011.
What is the lowest deaths from one-sided violence based on where they occurred recorded in Mexico?
The lowest recorded value was 0 deaths in 1989.
How does Mexico rank for deaths from one-sided violence based on where they occurred?
Mexico ranks 21st out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
Where does this Mexico data come from?
The figures come from Uppsala Conflict Data Program (2026); geoBoundaries (2023) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Deaths from one-sided violence based on where they occurred. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Deaths from one-sided violence based on where they occurred
Unit
deaths
Source
Uppsala Conflict Data Program (2026); geoBoundaries (2023) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
196 places, 7,252 data points, 1989–2025
Last refreshed

The best estimate of the number of deaths of civilians from one-sided violence that was ongoing that year.