Deaths in armed conflicts in Philippines
Philippines: Deaths in armed conflicts was 3 deaths in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Deaths in armed conflicts in Philippines, 1989–2025
Source: Uppsala Conflict Data Program (2026); geoBoundaries (2023) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in deaths.
Analysis
In 2025, deaths in armed conflicts in Philippines stood at 3 deaths.
That represents a change of down 91.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, deaths in armed conflicts in Philippines peaked at 172 deaths in 2000 and was at its lowest, 0 deaths, in 1989.
Philippines ranks 30th of 196 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Deaths in armed conflicts in Philippines, year by year
| Year | deaths | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 0 deaths | — |
| 1990 | 35 deaths | — |
| 1991 | 30 deaths | -14.3% |
| 1992 | 0 deaths | -100.0% |
| 1993 | 0 deaths | — |
| 1994 | 0 deaths | — |
| 1995 | 25 deaths | — |
| 1996 | 0 deaths | -100.0% |
| 1997 | 0 deaths | — |
| 1998 | 0 deaths | — |
| 1999 | 0 deaths | — |
| 2000 | 172 deaths | — |
| 2001 | 33 deaths | -80.8% |
| 2002 | 38 deaths | +15.2% |
| 2003 | 75 deaths | +97.4% |
| 2004 | 122 deaths | +62.7% |
| 2005 | 0 deaths | -100.0% |
| 2006 | 0 deaths | — |
| 2007 | 31 deaths | — |
| 2008 | 39 deaths | +25.8% |
| 2009 | 58 deaths | +48.7% |
| 2010 | 25 deaths | -56.9% |
| 2011 | 0 deaths | -100.0% |
| 2012 | 0 deaths | — |
| 2013 | 0 deaths | — |
| 2014 | 0 deaths | — |
| 2015 | 34 deaths | — |
| 2016 | 47 deaths | +38.2% |
| 2017 | 68 deaths | +44.7% |
| 2018 | 12 deaths | -82.4% |
| 2019 | 22 deaths | +83.3% |
| 2020 | 25 deaths | +13.6% |
| 2021 | 0 deaths | -100.0% |
| 2022 | 1 deaths | — |
| 2023 | 6 deaths | +500.0% |
| 2024 | 0 deaths | -100.0% |
| 2025 | 3 deaths | — |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0 deaths | 0 deaths | 0 deaths | 1 |
| 1990s | 9 deaths | 0 deaths | 35 deaths | 10 |
| 2000s | 56.8 deaths | 0 deaths | 172 deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 20.8 deaths | 0 deaths | 68 deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.83 deaths | 0 deaths | 25 deaths | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is deaths in armed conflicts in Philippines?
- Deaths in armed conflicts in Philippines was 3 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 Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 172 deaths in 2000.
- What is the lowest deaths in armed conflicts recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 deaths in 1989.
- How does Philippines rank for deaths in armed conflicts?
- Philippines ranks 30th out of 196 countries with data for 2025.
- Is deaths in armed conflicts rising or falling in Philippines?
- Over the last ten years it is down 91.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Philippines 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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Best estimate of the number of deaths of civilians from one-sided violence that was ongoing that year.