Deaths in armed conflicts by country in United States
United States: Deaths in armed conflicts by country was 0 in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2026)
0
World rank
39th
of 196 countries
All-time high
2,986
in 2001
All-time low
0
in 1989
Years of data
38
1989–2026
Deaths in armed conflicts by country in United States, 1989–2026
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2026, deaths in armed conflicts by country in United States stood at 0. That is the lowest value across all 38 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 100.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, deaths in armed conflicts by country in United States peaked at 2,986 in 2001 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1989.
United States ranks 39th of 196 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Deaths in armed conflicts by country in United States, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 0 | — |
| 1990 | 0 | — |
| 1991 | 0 | — |
| 1992 | 0 | — |
| 1993 | 0 | — |
| 1994 | 0 | — |
| 1995 | 0 | — |
| 1996 | 0 | — |
| 1997 | 0 | — |
| 1998 | 0 | — |
| 1999 | 0 | — |
| 2000 | 0 | — |
| 2001 | 2,986 | — |
| 2002 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2003 | 0 | — |
| 2004 | 0 | — |
| 2005 | 0 | — |
| 2006 | 0 | — |
| 2007 | 0 | — |
| 2008 | 0 | — |
| 2009 | 0 | — |
| 2010 | 2 | — |
| 2011 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2012 | 0 | — |
| 2013 | 0 | — |
| 2014 | 0 | — |
| 2015 | 15 | — |
| 2016 | 3 | -80.0% |
| 2017 | 8 | +166.7% |
| 2018 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2019 | 5 | — |
| 2020 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2021 | 0 | — |
| 2022 | 1 | — |
| 2023 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2024 | 0 | — |
| 2025 | 0 | — |
| 2026 | 0 | — |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1990s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 2000s | 298.6 | 0 | 2,986 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.3 | 0 | 15 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.1429 | 0 | 1 | 7 |
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- 39 Kiribati 0
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- 39 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 0
- 39 Samoa 0
- 39 San Marino 0
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- 39 Seychelles 0
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Frequently asked questions
- What is deaths in armed conflicts by country in United States?
- Deaths in armed conflicts by country in United States was 0 in 2026, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest deaths in armed conflicts by country recorded in United States?
- The highest recorded value was 2,986 in 2001.
- What is the lowest deaths in armed conflicts by country recorded in United States?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1989.
- How does United States rank for deaths in armed conflicts by country?
- United States ranks 39th out of 196 countries with data for 2026.
- Is deaths in armed conflicts by country rising or falling in United States?
- Over the last ten years it is down 100.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United States 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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