Deaths in armed conflicts in Sudan
Sudan: Deaths in armed conflicts was 62,775 deaths in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Deaths in armed conflicts in Sudan, 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 Sudan is 62,775 deaths, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 37 years on record.
That represents a change of up 2,610.5% on the previous year and up 16,866.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, deaths in armed conflicts in Sudan peaked at 62,775 deaths in 2025 and was at its lowest, 0 deaths, in 2009.
That places Sudan 1st out of 197 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.
Deaths in armed conflicts in Sudan, year by year
| Year | deaths | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 1,001 deaths | — |
| 1990 | 270 deaths | -73.0% |
| 1991 | 250 deaths | -7.4% |
| 1992 | 968 deaths | +287.2% |
| 1993 | 40 deaths | -95.9% |
| 1994 | 467 deaths | +1067.5% |
| 1995 | 208 deaths | -55.5% |
| 1996 | 19 deaths | -90.9% |
| 1997 | 7 deaths | -63.2% |
| 1998 | 43 deaths | +514.3% |
| 1999 | 39 deaths | -9.3% |
| 2000 | 29 deaths | -25.6% |
| 2001 | 171 deaths | +489.7% |
| 2002 | 185 deaths | +8.2% |
| 2003 | 2,738 deaths | +1380.0% |
| 2004 | 5,357 deaths | +95.7% |
| 2005 | 669 deaths | -87.5% |
| 2006 | 765 deaths | +14.3% |
| 2007 | 107 deaths | -86.0% |
| 2008 | 231 deaths | +115.9% |
| 2009 | 0 deaths | -100.0% |
| 2010 | 41 deaths | — |
| 2011 | 150 deaths | +265.9% |
| 2012 | 50 deaths | -66.7% |
| 2013 | 27 deaths | -46.0% |
| 2014 | 94 deaths | +248.1% |
| 2015 | 370 deaths | +293.6% |
| 2016 | 448 deaths | +21.1% |
| 2017 | 65 deaths | -85.5% |
| 2018 | 75 deaths | +15.4% |
| 2019 | 218 deaths | +190.7% |
| 2020 | 59 deaths | -72.9% |
| 2021 | 99 deaths | +67.8% |
| 2022 | 74 deaths | -25.3% |
| 2023 | 2,310 deaths | +3021.6% |
| 2024 | 2,316 deaths | +0.3% |
| 2025 | 62,775 deaths | +2610.5% |
Sudan compared with similar countries
- Sudan's 62,775 deaths is above the median for low income countries, which is 22 deaths, 2853.4× the median. (25 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Deaths in armed conflicts in Sudan changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | +3021.6% | 74 deaths | 2,310 deaths |
| 2025 | +2610.5% | 2,316 deaths | 62,775 deaths |
| 2003 | +1380.0% | 185 deaths | 2,738 deaths |
| 1994 | +1067.5% | 40 deaths | 467 deaths |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1,001 deaths | 1,001 deaths | 1,001 deaths | 1 |
| 1990s | 231.1 deaths | 7 deaths | 968 deaths | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,025 deaths | 0 deaths | 5,357 deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 153.8 deaths | 27 deaths | 448 deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 11,272 deaths | 59 deaths | 62,775 deaths | 6 |
Countries ranked near Sudan
- 2 Democratic Republic of Congo 3,546 deaths compare
- 3 Syria 1,980 deaths compare
- 4 Burkina Faso 1,268 deaths compare
More health data for Sudan
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.63 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.6701 % change on previous year (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 14,804 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 22 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 1.27 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0737 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 1.15 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.076 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is deaths in armed conflicts in Sudan?
- Deaths in armed conflicts in Sudan was 62,775 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 Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 62,775 deaths in 2025.
- What is the lowest deaths in armed conflicts recorded in Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 deaths in 2009.
- How does Sudan rank for deaths in armed conflicts?
- Sudan ranks 1st out of 197 countries with data for 2025.
- Is deaths in armed conflicts rising or falling in Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 16,866.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sudan 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.