Deaths in armed conflicts by region in Ghana

Ghana: Deaths in armed conflicts by region was 20 in 2026. β—† 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 region in Ghana, 1989–2026

05001.0k1.5k2.0k1989200720261989: 01990: 01991: 301992: 631993: 01994: 2.0k1995: 1551996: 01997: 01998: 01999: 02000: 302001: 502002: 362003: 02004: 02005: 02006: 02007: 02008: 552009: 02010: 02011: 02012: 02013: 02014: 02015: 02016: 02017: 02018: 02019: 02020: 02021: 02022: 02023: 12024: 302025: 982026: 20

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2026, deaths in armed conflicts by region in Ghana stood at 20.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 79.6% on the previous year.

Over the whole period, deaths in armed conflicts by region in Ghana peaked at 2,004 in 1994 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1989.

Ghana ranks 27th 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 24 Mozambique 64 compare
  2. 25 Chad 33 compare
  3. 26 Russia 26 compare
  4. 28 Kuwait 13 compare
  5. 29 United Arab Emirates 10 compare
  6. 30 Cameroon 4 compare
  7. 30 Saudi Arabia 4 compare

See the full ranking of 196 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is deaths in armed conflicts by region in Ghana?
Deaths in armed conflicts by region in Ghana was 20 in 2026, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest deaths in armed conflicts by region recorded in Ghana?
The highest recorded value was 2,004 in 1994.
What is the lowest deaths in armed conflicts by region recorded in Ghana?
The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1989.
How does Ghana rank for deaths in armed conflicts by region?
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 region. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Deaths in armed conflicts by region
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
196 places, 7,448 data points, 1989–2026
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