Deaths in armed conflicts in Chad

Chad: Deaths in armed conflicts was 22 deaths in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
22 deaths
Change on year
up 37.5%
World rank
26th
of 196 countries
All-time high
458 deaths
in 2006
All-time low
0 deaths
in 1989
Years of data
37
1989–2025

Deaths in armed conflicts in Chad, 1989–2025

01002003004005001989200720251989: 0 deaths1990: 34 deaths1991: 27 deaths1992: 291 deaths1993: 193 deaths1994: 354 deaths1995: 47 deaths1996: 3 deaths1997: 33 deaths1998: 145 deaths1999: 0 deaths2000: 0 deaths2001: 4 deaths2002: 3 deaths2003: 69 deaths2004: 28 deaths2005: 167 deaths2006: 458 deaths2007: 202 deaths2008: 0 deaths2009: 0 deaths2010: 0 deaths2011: 0 deaths2012: 0 deaths2013: 0 deaths2014: 6 deaths2015: 114 deaths2016: 2 deaths2017: 3 deaths2018: 18 deaths2019: 42 deaths2020: 28 deaths2021: 21 deaths2022: 0 deaths2023: 9 deaths2024: 16 deaths2025: 22 deaths

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

Analysis

Chad recorded 22 deaths for deaths in armed conflicts in 2025.

The figure is up 37.5% on the previous year and down 80.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, deaths in armed conflicts in Chad peaked at 458 deaths in 2006 and was at its lowest, 0 deaths, in 1989.

That places Chad 26th out of 196 countries with data for 2025, 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 112.7 deaths 0 deaths 354 deaths 10
2000s 93.1 deaths 0 deaths 458 deaths 10
2010s 18.5 deaths 0 deaths 114 deaths 10
2020s 16 deaths 0 deaths 28 deaths 6

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  4. 26 Ukraine 22 deaths compare
  5. 28 Benin 11 deaths compare
  6. 29 Israel 5 deaths compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is deaths in armed conflicts in Chad?
Deaths in armed conflicts in Chad was 22 deaths in 2025, according to Uppsala Conflict Data Program (2026); geoBoundaries (2023) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest deaths in armed conflicts recorded in Chad?
The highest recorded value was 458 deaths in 2006.
What is the lowest deaths in armed conflicts recorded in Chad?
The lowest recorded value was 0 deaths in 1989.
How does Chad rank for deaths in armed conflicts?
Chad ranks 26th out of 196 countries with data for 2025.
Is deaths in armed conflicts rising or falling in Chad?
Over the last ten years it is down 80.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Chad 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. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Deaths in armed conflicts
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, 7,252 data points, 1989–2025
Last refreshed

The best estimate of the number of deaths of civilians from one-sided violence that was ongoing that year.