Deaths in armed conflicts by country in Ghana
Ghana: Deaths in armed conflicts by country was 20 in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2026)
20
Change on year
down 79.6%
World rank
27th
of 196 countries
All-time high
2,004
in 1994
All-time low
0
in 1989
Years of data
38
1989–2026
Deaths in armed conflicts by country in Ghana, 1989–2026
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for deaths in armed conflicts by country in Ghana is 20, measured in 2026.
The figure is down 79.6% on the previous year.
Over the whole period, deaths in armed conflicts by country in Ghana peaked at 2,004 in 1994 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1989.
That places Ghana 27th out of 196 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the top quarter.
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 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1990s | 225.2 | 0 | 2,004 | 10 |
| 2000s | 17.1 | 0 | 55 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 2020s | 21.29 | 0 | 98 | 7 |
Countries ranked near Ghana
- 24 Mozambique 64 compare
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- 26 Russia 26 compare
- 28 Kuwait 13 compare
- 29 United Arab Emirates 10 compare
- 30 Cameroon 4 compare
- 30 Saudi Arabia 4 compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is deaths in armed conflicts by country in Ghana?
- Deaths in armed conflicts by country in Ghana was 20 in 2026, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest deaths in armed conflicts by country recorded in Ghana?
- The highest recorded value was 2,004 in 1994.
- What is the lowest deaths in armed conflicts by country recorded in Ghana?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1989.
- How does Ghana rank for deaths in armed conflicts by country?
- Ghana ranks 27th out of 196 countries with data for 2026.
- Where does this Ghana data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Deaths in armed conflicts by country. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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