Deaths in armed conflicts in Myanmar

Myanmar: Deaths in armed conflicts was 207 deaths in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
207 deaths
Change on year
down 60.7%
World rank
14th
of 196 countries
All-time high
1,864 deaths
in 2017
All-time low
0 deaths
in 1989
Years of data
37
1989–2025

Deaths in armed conflicts in Myanmar, 1989–2025

05001.0k1.5k2.0k1989200720251989: 0 deaths1990: 0 deaths1991: 229 deaths1992: 80 deaths1993: 0 deaths1994: 74 deaths1995: 126 deaths1996: 293 deaths1997: 458 deaths1998: 435 deaths1999: 298 deaths2000: 455 deaths2001: 105 deaths2002: 249 deaths2003: 195 deaths2004: 114 deaths2005: 128 deaths2006: 190 deaths2007: 292 deaths2008: 54 deaths2009: 0 deaths2010: 25 deaths2011: 89 deaths2012: 105 deaths2013: 27 deaths2014: 43 deaths2015: 30 deaths2016: 56 deaths2017: 1.9k deaths2018: 0 deaths2019: 0 deaths2020: 0 deaths2021: 707 deaths2022: 702 deaths2023: 593 deaths2024: 527 deaths2025: 207 deaths

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 Myanmar is 207 deaths, measured in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 60.7% on the previous year and up 590.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, deaths in armed conflicts in Myanmar peaked at 1,864 deaths in 2017 and was at its lowest, 0 deaths, in 1989.

Myanmar ranks 14th 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 0 deaths 0 deaths 0 deaths 1
1990s 199.3 deaths 0 deaths 458 deaths 10
2000s 178.2 deaths 0 deaths 455 deaths 10
2010s 223.9 deaths 0 deaths 1,864 deaths 10
2020s 456 deaths 0 deaths 707 deaths 6

Countries ranked near Myanmar

  1. 11 Colombia 318 deaths compare
  2. 12 Congo 290 deaths compare
  3. 13 Mozambique 289 deaths compare
  4. 15 Pakistan 205 deaths compare
  5. 16 Cameroon 127 deaths compare
  6. 17 Palestine 86 deaths compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is deaths in armed conflicts in Myanmar?
Deaths in armed conflicts in Myanmar was 207 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 Myanmar?
The highest recorded value was 1,864 deaths in 2017.
What is the lowest deaths in armed conflicts recorded in Myanmar?
The lowest recorded value was 0 deaths in 1989.
How does Myanmar rank for deaths in armed conflicts?
Myanmar ranks 14th out of 196 countries with data for 2025.
Is deaths in armed conflicts rising or falling in Myanmar?
Over the last ten years it is up 590.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Myanmar 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.