Deaths in interstate conflicts based on where they occurred in Russia
Russia: Deaths in interstate conflicts based on where they occurred was 4,418 deaths in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Deaths in interstate conflicts based on where they occurred in Russia, 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 interstate conflicts based on where they occurred in Russia is 4,418 deaths, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 57.3% on the previous year.
Over the whole period, deaths in interstate conflicts based on where they occurred in Russia peaked at 10,358 deaths in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0 deaths, in 1989.
That places Russia 2nd out of 192 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 | 0 deaths | 0 deaths | 0 deaths | 1 |
| 1990s | 0 deaths | 0 deaths | 0 deaths | 10 |
| 2000s | 0 deaths | 0 deaths | 0 deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 0 deaths | 0 deaths | 0 deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,490 deaths | 0 deaths | 10,358 deaths | 6 |
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- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,176 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 957 deaths (2100)
- Deaths in armed conflicts based on where they occurred 26 deaths (2026)
- Deaths in armed conflicts by region 26 deaths (2026)
- Age population, age 25, male, interpolated 704,178 (2025)
- Age population, age 25, female, interpolated 679,505 (2025)
- Age population, age 24, male, interpolated 718,097 (2025)
- Age population, age 24, female, interpolated 692,485 (2025)
- Age population, age 23, male, interpolated 734,691 (2025)
- Age population, age 23, female, interpolated 708,976 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is deaths in interstate conflicts based on where they occurred in Russia?
- Deaths in interstate conflicts based on where they occurred in Russia was 4,418 deaths in 2025, according to Uppsala Conflict Data Program (2026); geoBoundaries (2023) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest deaths in interstate conflicts based on where they occurred recorded in Russia?
- The highest recorded value was 10,358 deaths in 2024.
- What is the lowest deaths in interstate conflicts based on where they occurred recorded in Russia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 deaths in 1989.
- How does Russia rank for deaths in interstate conflicts based on where they occurred?
- Russia ranks 2nd out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Where does this Russia 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 interstate conflicts based on where they occurred. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The best estimate of the number of deaths of combatants and civilians due to fighting in interstate conflicts that were ongoing that year.