Deaths in armed conflicts by region, annual growth rate in Ethiopia

Ethiopia: Deaths in armed conflicts by region, annual growth rate was -74.96 % change on previous year in 2026. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2026)
-74.96 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 342.6%
World rank
9th
of 81 countries
All-time high
607.84 % change on previous year
in 2012
All-time low
-100 % change on previous year
in 1997
Years of data
34
1990–2026

Deaths in armed conflicts by region, annual growth rate in Ethiopia, 1990–2026

-20002004006001990200820261990: 2.1 % change on previous year1991: -66.6 % change on previous year1992: -84.1 % change on previous year1993: -87.8 % change on previous year1994: -39.5 % change on previous year1996: -94.9 % change on previous year1997: -100 % change on previous year1999: 173.2 % change on previous year2000: -83.1 % change on previous year2001: -21.6 % change on previous year2002: 116.5 % change on previous year2003: 32.8 % change on previous year2004: -56.3 % change on previous year2005: -46.9 % change on previous year2006: 61.5 % change on previous year2007: 18 % change on previous year2008: -41.6 % change on previous year2009: 106.2 % change on previous year2010: -73.4 % change on previous year2011: -66.2 % change on previous year2012: 607.8 % change on previous year2013: -78.7 % change on previous year2014: 62.3 % change on previous year2015: 145.6 % change on previous year2016: 80.5 % change on previous year2017: -19 % change on previous year2018: 46.3 % change on previous year2019: -37 % change on previous year2021: 430.2 % change on previous year2022: 27.4 % change on previous year2023: -98.6 % change on previous year2024: 75.8 % change on previous year2025: 30.9 % change on previous year2026: -75 % change on previous year

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

Ethiopia recorded -74.96 % change on previous year for deaths in armed conflicts by region, annual growth rate in 2026.

That represents a change of down 342.6% on the previous year and down 193.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, deaths in armed conflicts by region, annual growth rate in Ethiopia peaked at 607.84 % change on previous year in 2012 and was at its lowest, -100 % change on previous year, in 1997.

That places Ethiopia 9th out of 81 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Deaths in armed conflicts by region, annual growth rate in Ethiopia, year by year

Annual values for Deaths in armed conflicts by region, annual growth rate in Ethiopia, 1990 to 2026.
Year % change on previous year Change
1990 2.06 % change on previous year
1991 -66.65 % change on previous year -3332.1%
1992 -84.13 % change on previous year +26.2%
1993 -87.77 % change on previous year +4.3%
1994 -39.52 % change on previous year -55.0%
1996 -94.95 % change on previous year +140.3%
1997 -100 % change on previous year +5.3%
1999 173.24 % change on previous year -273.2%
2000 -83.13 % change on previous year -148.0%
2001 -21.61 % change on previous year -74.0%
2002 116.49 % change on previous year -639.0%
2003 32.83 % change on previous year -71.8%
2004 -56.3 % change on previous year -271.5%
2005 -46.88 % change on previous year -16.7%
2006 61.54 % change on previous year -231.3%
2007 18.05 % change on previous year -70.7%
2008 -41.61 % change on previous year -330.6%
2009 106.18 % change on previous year -355.2%
2010 -73.37 % change on previous year -169.1%
2011 -66.23 % change on previous year -9.7%
2012 607.84 % change on previous year -1017.8%
2013 -78.67 % change on previous year -112.9%
2014 62.34 % change on previous year -179.2%
2015 145.6 % change on previous year +133.6%
2016 80.46 % change on previous year -44.7%
2017 -18.95 % change on previous year -123.6%
2018 46.33 % change on previous year -344.4%
2019 -36.99 % change on previous year -179.8%
2021 430.25 % change on previous year -1263.3%
2022 27.42 % change on previous year -93.6%
2023 -98.57 % change on previous year -459.4%
2024 75.8 % change on previous year -176.9%
2025 30.89 % change on previous year -59.2%
2026 -74.96 % change on previous year -342.6%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s -37.21 % change on previous year -100 % change on previous year 173.24 % change on previous year 8
2000s 8.56 % change on previous year -83.13 % change on previous year 116.49 % change on previous year 10
2010s 66.84 % change on previous year -78.67 % change on previous year 607.84 % change on previous year 10
2020s 65.14 % change on previous year -98.57 % change on previous year 430.25 % change on previous year 6

Countries ranked near Ethiopia

  1. 6 Ukraine -73.8 % change on previous year compare
  2. 7 Myanmar -73.84 % change on previous year compare
  3. 8 Pakistan -74.33 % change on previous year compare
  4. 10 Niger -76.69 % change on previous year compare
  5. 11 Chad -76.92 % change on previous year compare
  6. 12 Ghana -79.59 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is deaths in armed conflicts by region, annual growth rate in Ethiopia?
Deaths in armed conflicts by region, annual growth rate in Ethiopia was -74.96 % change on previous year in 2026, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest deaths in armed conflicts by region, annual growth rate recorded in Ethiopia?
The highest recorded value was 607.84 % change on previous year in 2012.
What is the lowest deaths in armed conflicts by region, annual growth rate recorded in Ethiopia?
The lowest recorded value was -100 % change on previous year in 1997.
How does Ethiopia rank for deaths in armed conflicts by region, annual growth rate?
Ethiopia ranks 9th out of 81 countries with data for 2026.
Is deaths in armed conflicts by region, annual growth rate rising or falling in Ethiopia?
Over the last ten years it is down 193.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Ethiopia data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Deaths in armed conflicts by region, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Deaths in armed conflicts by region, annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
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Coverage
81 places, 1,563 data points, 1990–2026
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The year-on-year percentage change in Deaths in armed conflicts by region. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.