Deaths in armed conflicts in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Deaths in armed conflicts was 3,546 deaths in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Deaths in armed conflicts in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1989–2025
Source: Uppsala Conflict Data Program (2026); geoBoundaries (2023) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in deaths.
Analysis
The most recent figure for deaths in armed conflicts in Democratic Republic of Congo is 3,546 deaths, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 2.0% on the previous year and up 705.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, deaths in armed conflicts in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 32,735 deaths in 1996 and was at its lowest, 28 deaths, in 1989.
That places Democratic Republic of Congo 2nd out of 196 countries with data for 2025, 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 | 28 deaths | 28 deaths | 28 deaths | 1 |
| 1990s | 4,937 deaths | 32 deaths | 32,735 deaths | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,468 deaths | 187 deaths | 4,832 deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 656.1 deaths | 175 deaths | 1,449 deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,895 deaths | 1,964 deaths | 3,617 deaths | 6 |
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More health data for Democratic Republic of Congo
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 821.4 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 133,650 deaths (2100)
- Deaths in armed conflicts based on where they occurred 528 deaths (2026)
- Deaths in armed conflicts by region 528 deaths (2026)
- Age population, age 25, male, interpolated 873,860 (2025)
- Age population, age 25, female, interpolated 884,406 (2025)
- Age population, age 24, male, interpolated 907,255 (2025)
- Age population, age 24, female, interpolated 917,495 (2025)
- Age population, age 23, male, interpolated 937,176 (2025)
- Age population, age 23, female, interpolated 946,859 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is deaths in armed conflicts in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Deaths in armed conflicts in Democratic Republic of Congo was 3,546 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 Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 32,735 deaths in 1996.
- What is the lowest deaths in armed conflicts recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 28 deaths in 1989.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for deaths in armed conflicts?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 2nd out of 196 countries with data for 2025.
- Is deaths in armed conflicts rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 705.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo 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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The best estimate of the number of deaths of civilians from one-sided violence that was ongoing that year.