Deaths in armed conflicts by region in Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Deaths in armed conflicts by region was 674 deaths in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Deaths in armed conflicts by region in Afghanistan, 1989–2026
Source: Uppsala Conflict Data Program (2026); geoBoundaries (2023) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in deaths.
Analysis
The most recent figure for deaths in armed conflicts by region in Afghanistan is 674 deaths, measured in 2026.
That represents a change of up 104.2% on the previous year and down 96.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, deaths in armed conflicts by region in Afghanistan peaked at 36,375 deaths in 2021 and was at its lowest, 330 deaths, in 2025.
Afghanistan ranks 15th of 196 countries on this measure, 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 in Afghanistan, year by year
| Year | deaths | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 5,411 deaths | — |
| 1990 | 1,514 deaths | -72.0% |
| 1991 | 3,553 deaths | +134.7% |
| 1992 | 4,366 deaths | +22.9% |
| 1993 | 4,097 deaths | -6.2% |
| 1994 | 9,055 deaths | +121.0% |
| 1995 | 5,610 deaths | -38.0% |
| 1996 | 3,574 deaths | -36.3% |
| 1997 | 6,719 deaths | +88.0% |
| 1998 | 12,158 deaths | +80.9% |
| 1999 | 5,065 deaths | -58.3% |
| 2000 | 5,387 deaths | +6.4% |
| 2001 | 5,553 deaths | +3.1% |
| 2002 | 1,136 deaths | -79.5% |
| 2003 | 929 deaths | -18.2% |
| 2004 | 810 deaths | -12.8% |
| 2005 | 1,709 deaths | +111.0% |
| 2006 | 4,984 deaths | +191.6% |
| 2007 | 7,021 deaths | +40.9% |
| 2008 | 5,660 deaths | -19.4% |
| 2009 | 6,518 deaths | +15.2% |
| 2010 | 7,190 deaths | +10.3% |
| 2011 | 7,563 deaths | +5.2% |
| 2012 | 7,764 deaths | +2.7% |
| 2013 | 8,130 deaths | +4.7% |
| 2014 | 12,565 deaths | +54.6% |
| 2015 | 18,016 deaths | +43.4% |
| 2016 | 18,991 deaths | +5.4% |
| 2017 | 19,766 deaths | +4.1% |
| 2018 | 26,849 deaths | +35.8% |
| 2019 | 30,434 deaths | +13.4% |
| 2020 | 20,836 deaths | -31.5% |
| 2021 | 36,375 deaths | +74.6% |
| 2022 | 1,655 deaths | -95.5% |
| 2023 | 363 deaths | -78.1% |
| 2024 | 365 deaths | +0.6% |
| 2025 | 330 deaths | -9.6% |
| 2026 | 674 deaths | +104.2% |
Afghanistan compared with similar countries
- Afghanistan's 674 deaths is above the median for low income countries, which is 83 deaths, 8.1× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Afghanistan's 674 deaths is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 5 deaths, 134.8× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5,411 deaths | 5,411 deaths | 5,411 deaths | 1 |
| 1990s | 5,571 deaths | 1,514 deaths | 12,158 deaths | 10 |
| 2000s | 3,971 deaths | 810 deaths | 7,021 deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 15,727 deaths | 7,190 deaths | 30,434 deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 8,657 deaths | 330 deaths | 36,375 deaths | 7 |
Countries ranked near Afghanistan
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- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.45 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 1.03 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 812.4 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 14,735 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 19 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 1.78 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.077 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 1.75 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is deaths in armed conflicts by region in Afghanistan?
- Deaths in armed conflicts by region in Afghanistan was 674 deaths in 2026, according to Uppsala Conflict Data Program (2026); geoBoundaries (2023) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest deaths in armed conflicts by region recorded in Afghanistan?
- The highest recorded value was 36,375 deaths in 2021.
- What is the lowest deaths in armed conflicts by region recorded in Afghanistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 330 deaths in 2025.
- How does Afghanistan rank for deaths in armed conflicts by region?
- Afghanistan ranks 15th out of 196 countries with data for 2026.
- Is deaths in armed conflicts by region rising or falling in Afghanistan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 96.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Afghanistan data come from?
- The figures come from Uppsala Conflict Data Program (2026); geoBoundaries (2023) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Deaths in armed conflicts by region. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Best estimate of the number of deaths of combatants and civilians due to fighting in interstate, intrastate, extrasystemic, non-state conflicts, and one-sided violence that were ongoing that year.