Deaths in armed conflicts by region in Kuwait

Kuwait: Deaths in armed conflicts by region was 13 deaths in 2026. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2026)
13 deaths
World rank
28th
of 196 countries
All-time high
1,329 deaths
in 1990
All-time low
0 deaths
in 1989
Years of data
38
1989–2026

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

05001.0k1.5k1989200720261989: 0 deaths1990: 1.3k deaths1991: 460 deaths1992: 0 deaths1993: 0 deaths1994: 0 deaths1995: 0 deaths1996: 1 deaths1997: 0 deaths1998: 0 deaths1999: 0 deaths2000: 0 deaths2001: 0 deaths2002: 0 deaths2003: 0 deaths2004: 0 deaths2005: 0 deaths2006: 0 deaths2007: 0 deaths2008: 0 deaths2009: 0 deaths2010: 0 deaths2011: 0 deaths2012: 0 deaths2013: 0 deaths2014: 0 deaths2015: 26 deaths2016: 0 deaths2017: 0 deaths2018: 0 deaths2019: 0 deaths2020: 0 deaths2021: 0 deaths2022: 0 deaths2023: 0 deaths2024: 0 deaths2025: 0 deaths2026: 13 deaths

Source: Uppsala Conflict Data Program (2026); geoBoundaries (2023) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in deaths.

Analysis

Kuwait recorded 13 deaths for deaths in armed conflicts by region in 2026.

Over the whole period, deaths in armed conflicts by region in Kuwait peaked at 1,329 deaths in 1990 and was at its lowest, 0 deaths, in 1989.

That places Kuwait 28th out of 196 countries with data for 2026, putting it 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 deaths 0 deaths 0 deaths 1
1990s 179 deaths 0 deaths 1,329 deaths 10
2000s 0 deaths 0 deaths 0 deaths 10
2010s 2.6 deaths 0 deaths 26 deaths 10
2020s 1.86 deaths 0 deaths 13 deaths 7

Countries ranked near Kuwait

  1. 25 Chad 33 deaths compare
  2. 26 Russia 26 deaths compare
  3. 27 Ghana 20 deaths compare
  4. 29 United Arab Emirates 10 deaths compare
  5. 30 Cameroon 4 deaths compare
  6. 30 Saudi Arabia 4 deaths compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is deaths in armed conflicts by region in Kuwait?
Deaths in armed conflicts by region in Kuwait was 13 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 Kuwait?
The highest recorded value was 1,329 deaths in 1990.
What is the lowest deaths in armed conflicts by region recorded in Kuwait?
The lowest recorded value was 0 deaths in 1989.
How does Kuwait rank for deaths in armed conflicts by region?
Kuwait ranks 28th out of 196 countries with data for 2026.
Where does this Kuwait 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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About this data

Indicator
Deaths in armed conflicts by region
Unit
deaths
Source
Uppsala Conflict Data Program (2026); geoBoundaries (2023) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
196 places, 7,448 data points, 1989–2026
Last refreshed

The 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.