Deaths in armed conflicts, annual growth rate in Nigeria
Nigeria: Deaths in armed conflicts, annual growth rate was 34.92 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Deaths in armed conflicts, annual growth rate in Nigeria, 1992–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Nigeria recorded 34.92 % change on previous year for deaths in armed conflicts, annual growth rate in 2025.
That represents a change of up 199.4% on the previous year and up 379.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, deaths in armed conflicts, annual growth rate in Nigeria peaked at 837.62 % change on previous year in 1999 and was at its lowest, -100 % change on previous year, in 1995.
That places Nigeria 12th out of 80 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Deaths in armed conflicts, annual growth rate in Nigeria, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 102.19 % change on previous year | — |
| 1993 | -63.52 % change on previous year | -162.2% |
| 1994 | -87.97 % change on previous year | +38.5% |
| 1995 | -100 % change on previous year | +13.7% |
| 1997 | 602.5 % change on previous year | -702.5% |
| 1998 | -28.11 % change on previous year | -104.7% |
| 1999 | 837.62 % change on previous year | -3079.4% |
| 2000 | 54.46 % change on previous year | -93.5% |
| 2001 | -21.57 % change on previous year | -139.6% |
| 2002 | -80.76 % change on previous year | +274.4% |
| 2003 | -41.56 % change on previous year | -48.5% |
| 2004 | 371.32 % change on previous year | -993.4% |
| 2005 | -93.34 % change on previous year | -125.1% |
| 2006 | 108.03 % change on previous year | -215.7% |
| 2007 | -70.33 % change on previous year | -165.1% |
| 2008 | 283 % change on previous year | -502.4% |
| 2009 | 136.55 % change on previous year | -51.7% |
| 2010 | 67.33 % change on previous year | -50.7% |
| 2011 | 81.99 % change on previous year | +21.8% |
| 2012 | -13.41 % change on previous year | -116.4% |
| 2013 | 71.2 % change on previous year | -630.9% |
| 2014 | 206.94 % change on previous year | +190.6% |
| 2015 | -12.49 % change on previous year | -106.0% |
| 2016 | -60.82 % change on previous year | +387.0% |
| 2017 | 0.8597 % change on previous year | -101.4% |
| 2018 | -6.57 % change on previous year | -863.7% |
| 2019 | -18.17 % change on previous year | +176.8% |
| 2020 | 24.25 % change on previous year | -233.5% |
| 2021 | 14.31 % change on previous year | -41.0% |
| 2022 | -16.21 % change on previous year | -213.3% |
| 2023 | 32.91 % change on previous year | -303.1% |
| 2024 | -35.14 % change on previous year | -206.8% |
| 2025 | 34.92 % change on previous year | -199.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 180.39 % change on previous year | -100 % change on previous year | 837.62 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 2000s | 64.58 % change on previous year | -93.34 % change on previous year | 371.32 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 31.69 % change on previous year | -60.82 % change on previous year | 206.94 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 9.17 % change on previous year | -35.14 % change on previous year | 34.92 % change on previous year | 6 |
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- 9 Yemen 77.74 % change on previous year compare
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- 14 Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of 33.33 % change on previous year compare
- 15 Kenya 32.26 % change on previous year compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is deaths in armed conflicts, annual growth rate in Nigeria?
- Deaths in armed conflicts, annual growth rate in Nigeria was 34.92 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest deaths in armed conflicts, annual growth rate recorded in Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 837.62 % change on previous year in 1999.
- What is the lowest deaths in armed conflicts, annual growth rate recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was -100 % change on previous year in 1995.
- How does Nigeria rank for deaths in armed conflicts, annual growth rate?
- Nigeria ranks 12th out of 80 countries with data for 2025.
- Is deaths in armed conflicts, annual growth rate rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 379.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nigeria 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 Uppsala Conflict Data Program (2026); geoBoundaries (2023) – processed by 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.