Deaths in armed conflicts by country, annual growth rate in South Africa
South Africa: Deaths in armed conflicts by country, annual growth rate was -100 % change on previous year in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2026)
-100 % change on previous year
World rank
33rd
of 81 countries
All-time high
411.39 % change on previous year
in 1990
All-time low
-100 % change on previous year
in 1997
Years of data
12
1990–2026
Deaths in armed conflicts by country, annual growth rate in South Africa, 1990–2026
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for deaths in armed conflicts by country, annual growth rate in South Africa is -100 % change on previous year, measured in 2026. That is the lowest value across all 12 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is unchanged over ten years.
Over the whole period, deaths in armed conflicts by country, annual growth rate in South Africa peaked at 411.39 % change on previous year in 1990 and was at its lowest, -100 % change on previous year, in 1997.
South Africa ranks 33rd of 81 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.
Deaths in armed conflicts by country, annual growth rate in South Africa, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 411.39 % change on previous year | — |
| 1991 | -51.64 % change on previous year | -112.6% |
| 1992 | 1.58 % change on previous year | -103.1% |
| 1993 | 25.92 % change on previous year | +1537.7% |
| 1994 | -42.74 % change on previous year | -264.9% |
| 1995 | -71.91 % change on previous year | +68.2% |
| 1996 | 9.09 % change on previous year | -112.6% |
| 1997 | -100 % change on previous year | -1200.0% |
| 1999 | -100 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
| 2019 | -100 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
| 2022 | -100 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
| 2026 | -100 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's -100 % change on previous year is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is -100 % change on previous year, 1.0× the median. (22 countries reporting)
- South Africa's -100 % change on previous year is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is -100 % change on previous year, 1.0× the median. (32 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 9.08 % change on previous year | -100 % change on previous year | 411.39 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2010s | -100 % change on previous year | -100 % change on previous year | -100 % change on previous year | 1 |
| 2020s | -100 % change on previous year | -100 % change on previous year | -100 % change on previous year | 2 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
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- 33 Kyrgyzstan -100 % change on previous year compare
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- 33 Mauritania -100 % change on previous year compare
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- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -2.2 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.1386 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 3,333 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -0.5504 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.045 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 0.0003 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.046 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is deaths in armed conflicts by country, annual growth rate in South Africa?
- Deaths in armed conflicts by country, annual growth rate in South Africa was -100 % change on previous year in 2026, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest deaths in armed conflicts by country, annual growth rate recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 411.39 % change on previous year in 1990.
- What is the lowest deaths in armed conflicts by country, annual growth rate recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was -100 % change on previous year in 1997.
- How does South Africa rank for deaths in armed conflicts by country, annual growth rate?
- South Africa ranks 33rd out of 81 countries with data for 2026.
- Is deaths in armed conflicts by country, annual growth rate rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Deaths in armed conflicts by country, 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 by country. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Deaths in armed conflicts by country Our World in Data
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The year-on-year percentage change in Deaths in armed conflicts by country. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.