Deaths in armed conflicts, annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Deaths in armed conflicts, annual growth rate was 287.4 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Deaths in armed conflicts, annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1990–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Democratic Republic of Congo recorded 287.4 % change on previous year for deaths in armed conflicts, annual growth rate in 2025.
The figure is up 382.1% on the previous year and up 556.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, deaths in armed conflicts, annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 513.71 % change on previous year in 2002 and was at its lowest, -86.74 % change on previous year, in 1995.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 2nd of 80 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Deaths in armed conflicts, annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 425 % change on previous year | — |
| 1991 | 10.2 % change on previous year | -97.6% |
| 1992 | -41.98 % change on previous year | -511.4% |
| 1994 | -37.65 % change on previous year | -10.3% |
| 1995 | -86.74 % change on previous year | +130.4% |
| 1997 | -13.07 % change on previous year | -84.9% |
| 1998 | -60.74 % change on previous year | +364.7% |
| 1999 | -18.77 % change on previous year | -69.1% |
| 2000 | -58.31 % change on previous year | +210.6% |
| 2001 | -67.4 % change on previous year | +15.6% |
| 2002 | 513.71 % change on previous year | -862.2% |
| 2003 | -46.7 % change on previous year | -109.1% |
| 2004 | -82.58 % change on previous year | +76.8% |
| 2005 | -68.58 % change on previous year | -17.0% |
| 2006 | 68.39 % change on previous year | -199.7% |
| 2007 | 74.91 % change on previous year | +9.5% |
| 2008 | 125.28 % change on previous year | +67.2% |
| 2009 | 180.62 % change on previous year | +44.2% |
| 2010 | -79.35 % change on previous year | -143.9% |
| 2011 | -55.49 % change on previous year | -30.1% |
| 2012 | 330.91 % change on previous year | -696.3% |
| 2013 | 10.8 % change on previous year | -96.7% |
| 2014 | -30.1 % change on previous year | -378.7% |
| 2015 | -62.96 % change on previous year | +109.2% |
| 2016 | 453.02 % change on previous year | -819.5% |
| 2017 | 107.02 % change on previous year | -76.4% |
| 2018 | -70.7 % change on previous year | -166.1% |
| 2019 | 19.4 % change on previous year | -127.4% |
| 2020 | 52.22 % change on previous year | +169.2% |
| 2021 | -13.36 % change on previous year | -125.6% |
| 2022 | 66.2 % change on previous year | -595.5% |
| 2023 | -22.48 % change on previous year | -134.0% |
| 2024 | 59.62 % change on previous year | -365.1% |
| 2025 | 287.4 % change on previous year | +382.1% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 287.4 % change on previous year is above the median for low income countries, which is -0.0649 % change on previous year. (20 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 287.4 % change on previous year is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is -18.88 % change on previous year. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 22.03 % change on previous year | -86.74 % change on previous year | 425 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2000s | 63.93 % change on previous year | -82.58 % change on previous year | 513.71 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 62.25 % change on previous year | -79.35 % change on previous year | 453.02 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 71.6 % change on previous year | -22.48 % change on previous year | 287.4 % change on previous year | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is deaths in armed conflicts, annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Deaths in armed conflicts, annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of Congo was 287.4 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest deaths in armed conflicts, annual growth rate recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 513.71 % change on previous year in 2002.
- What is the lowest deaths in armed conflicts, annual growth rate recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was -86.74 % change on previous year in 1995.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for deaths in armed conflicts, annual growth rate?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 2nd out of 80 countries with data for 2025.
- Is deaths in armed conflicts, annual growth rate rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 556.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Deaths in armed conflicts, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Deaths in armed conflicts. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Deaths in armed conflicts Our World in Data
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Deaths in armed conflicts. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.