Deaths in armed conflicts by region in South Sudan
South Sudan: Deaths in armed conflicts by region was 123 in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2026)
123
Change on year
down 79.7%
World rank
18th
of 196 countries
All-time high
5,877
in 1993
All-time low
62
in 2003
Years of data
38
1989–2026
Deaths in armed conflicts by region in South Sudan, 1989–2026
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2026, deaths in armed conflicts by region in South Sudan stood at 123.
The figure is down 79.7% on the previous year and down 90.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, deaths in armed conflicts by region in South Sudan peaked at 5,877 in 1993 and was at its lowest, 62, in 2003.
South Sudan ranks 18th 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 South Sudan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 3,907 | — |
| 1990 | 4,272 | +9.3% |
| 1991 | 4,206 | -1.5% |
| 1992 | 3,346 | -20.4% |
| 1993 | 5,877 | +75.6% |
| 1994 | 491 | -91.6% |
| 1995 | 1,162 | +136.7% |
| 1996 | 2,374 | +104.3% |
| 1997 | 3,574 | +50.5% |
| 1998 | 3,887 | +8.8% |
| 1999 | 558 | -85.6% |
| 2000 | 1,953 | +250.0% |
| 2001 | 2,809 | +43.8% |
| 2002 | 2,958 | +5.3% |
| 2003 | 62 | -97.9% |
| 2004 | 1,241 | +1901.6% |
| 2005 | 162 | -86.9% |
| 2006 | 334 | +106.2% |
| 2007 | 275 | -17.7% |
| 2008 | 132 | -52.0% |
| 2009 | 1,961 | +1385.6% |
| 2010 | 259 | -86.8% |
| 2011 | 3,026 | +1068.3% |
| 2012 | 851 | -71.9% |
| 2013 | 1,826 | +114.6% |
| 2014 | 2,461 | +34.8% |
| 2015 | 1,116 | -54.7% |
| 2016 | 1,289 | +15.5% |
| 2017 | 1,244 | -3.5% |
| 2018 | 1,175 | -5.5% |
| 2019 | 626 | -46.7% |
| 2020 | 640 | +2.2% |
| 2021 | 888 | +38.8% |
| 2022 | 679 | -23.5% |
| 2023 | 206 | -69.7% |
| 2024 | 629 | +205.3% |
| 2025 | 607 | -3.5% |
| 2026 | 123 | -79.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 3,907 | 3,907 | 3,907 | 1 |
| 1990s | 2,975 | 491 | 5,877 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,189 | 62 | 2,958 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,387 | 259 | 3,026 | 10 |
| 2020s | 538.86 | 123 | 888 | 7 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is deaths in armed conflicts by region in South Sudan?
- Deaths in armed conflicts by region in South Sudan was 123 in 2026, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest deaths in armed conflicts by region recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 5,877 in 1993.
- What is the lowest deaths in armed conflicts by region recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 62 in 2003.
- How does South Sudan rank for deaths in armed conflicts by region?
- South Sudan ranks 18th out of 196 countries with data for 2026.
- Is deaths in armed conflicts by region rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 90.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Sudan 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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