Deaths in armed conflicts in South Sudan
South Sudan: Deaths in armed conflicts was 771 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Deaths in armed conflicts in South Sudan, 1989–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for deaths in armed conflicts in South Sudan is 771, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 22.6% on the previous year and down 43.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, deaths in armed conflicts in South Sudan peaked at 7,206 in 1991 and was at its lowest, 138, in 2003.
South Sudan ranks 22nd of 197 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 South Sudan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 4,907 | — |
| 1990 | 4,301 | -12.3% |
| 1991 | 7,206 | +67.5% |
| 1992 | 3,866 | -46.4% |
| 1993 | 6,930 | +79.3% |
| 1994 | 491 | -92.9% |
| 1995 | 2,225 | +353.2% |
| 1996 | 2,374 | +6.7% |
| 1997 | 7,092 | +198.7% |
| 1998 | 4,644 | -34.5% |
| 1999 | 583 | -87.4% |
| 2000 | 1,977 | +239.1% |
| 2001 | 3,153 | +59.5% |
| 2002 | 4,750 | +50.7% |
| 2003 | 138 | -97.1% |
| 2004 | 1,401 | +915.2% |
| 2005 | 162 | -88.4% |
| 2006 | 352 | +117.3% |
| 2007 | 295 | -16.2% |
| 2008 | 321 | +8.8% |
| 2009 | 2,010 | +526.2% |
| 2010 | 611 | -69.6% |
| 2011 | 3,487 | +470.7% |
| 2012 | 1,011 | -71.0% |
| 2013 | 3,791 | +275.0% |
| 2014 | 3,887 | +2.5% |
| 2015 | 1,355 | -65.1% |
| 2016 | 1,744 | +28.7% |
| 2017 | 1,471 | -15.7% |
| 2018 | 1,406 | -4.4% |
| 2019 | 728 | -48.2% |
| 2020 | 956 | +31.3% |
| 2021 | 927 | -3.0% |
| 2022 | 932 | +0.5% |
| 2023 | 212 | -77.3% |
| 2024 | 629 | +196.7% |
| 2025 | 771 | +22.6% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's 771 is above the median for low income countries, which is 371, 2.1× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's 771 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0.5, 1542.0× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Deaths in armed conflicts in South 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | +915.2% | 138 | 1,401 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 4,907 | 4,907 | 4,907 | 1 |
| 1990s | 3,971 | 491 | 7,206 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,456 | 138 | 4,750 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,949 | 611 | 3,887 | 10 |
| 2020s | 737.83 | 212 | 956 | 6 |
Countries ranked near South Sudan
More health data for South Sudan
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.47 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.665 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 12,029 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 57 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 1.93 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2015)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0637 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 1.92 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2015)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0654 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is deaths in armed conflicts in South Sudan?
- Deaths in armed conflicts in South Sudan was 771 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest deaths in armed conflicts recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 7,206 in 1991.
- What is the lowest deaths in armed conflicts recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 138 in 2003.
- How does South Sudan rank for deaths in armed conflicts?
- South Sudan ranks 22nd out of 197 countries with data for 2025.
- Is deaths in armed conflicts rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 43.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Sudan data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Deaths in armed conflicts. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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