Deaths in armed conflicts by region in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: Deaths in armed conflicts by region was 104 deaths in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Deaths in armed conflicts by region in Sri Lanka, 1989–2026
Source: Uppsala Conflict Data Program (2026); geoBoundaries (2023) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in deaths.
Analysis
In 2026, deaths in armed conflicts by region in Sri Lanka stood at 104 deaths.
Over the whole period, deaths in armed conflicts by region in Sri Lanka peaked at 10,413 deaths in 2009 and was at its lowest, 0 deaths, in 2002.
That places Sri Lanka 19th out of 196 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1,288 deaths | 1,288 deaths | 1,288 deaths | 1 |
| 1990s | 3,639 deaths | 711 deaths | 6,646 deaths | 10 |
| 2000s | 2,745 deaths | 0 deaths | 10,413 deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 25.5 deaths | 0 deaths | 255 deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 14.86 deaths | 0 deaths | 104 deaths | 7 |
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More health data for Sri Lanka
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,250 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 304 deaths (2100)
- Deaths in armed conflicts based on where they occurred 104 deaths (2026)
- Age population, age 25, male, interpolated 165,896 (2025)
- Age population, age 25, female, interpolated 161,381 (2025)
- Age population, age 24, male, interpolated 168,135 (2025)
- Age population, age 24, female, interpolated 163,591 (2025)
- Age population, age 23, male, interpolated 171,383 (2025)
- Age population, age 23, female, interpolated 167,020 (2025)
- Age population, age 22, male, interpolated 174,919 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is deaths in armed conflicts by region in Sri Lanka?
- Deaths in armed conflicts by region in Sri Lanka was 104 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 Sri Lanka?
- The highest recorded value was 10,413 deaths in 2009.
- What is the lowest deaths in armed conflicts by region recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 deaths in 2002.
- How does Sri Lanka rank for deaths in armed conflicts by region?
- Sri Lanka ranks 19th out of 196 countries with data for 2026.
- Where does this Sri Lanka 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
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.