Deaths in armed conflicts by region in Iran

Iran: Deaths in armed conflicts by region was 3,509 in 2026. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2026)
3,509
Change on year
up 182.3%
World rank
2nd
of 196 countries
All-time high
3,509
in 2026
All-time low
0
in 1989
Years of data
38
1989–2026

Deaths in armed conflicts by region in Iran, 1989–2026

01.0k2.0k3.0k4.0k1989200720261989: 01990: 311991: 441992: 591993: 1731994: 01995: 01996: 421997: 371998: 01999: 162000: 372001: 1132002: 32003: 02004: 12005: 552006: 572007: 912008: 1142009: 2112010: 812011: 1142012: 02013: 02014: 02015: 02016: 222017: 272018: 602019: 2862020: 2162021: 482022: 2112023: 342024: 2182025: 1.2k2026: 3.5k

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2026, deaths in armed conflicts by region in Iran stood at 3,509. That is the highest value across all 38 years on record.

The figure is up 182.3% on the previous year and up 15,850.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, deaths in armed conflicts by region in Iran peaked at 3,509 in 2026 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1989.

Iran ranks 2nd 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 0 0 0 1
1990s 40.2 0 173 10
2000s 68.2 0 211 10
2010s 59 0 286 10
2020s 782.71 34 3,509 7

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Frequently asked questions

What is deaths in armed conflicts by region in Iran?
Deaths in armed conflicts by region in Iran was 3,509 in 2026, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest deaths in armed conflicts by region recorded in Iran?
The highest recorded value was 3,509 in 2026.
What is the lowest deaths in armed conflicts by region recorded in Iran?
The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1989.
How does Iran rank for deaths in armed conflicts by region?
Iran ranks 2nd out of 196 countries with data for 2026.
Is deaths in armed conflicts by region rising or falling in Iran?
Over the last ten years it is up 15,850.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Iran 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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