Deaths in intrastate conflicts based on where they occurred in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Deaths in intrastate conflicts based on where they occurred was 4,513 deaths in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Deaths in intrastate conflicts based on where they occurred in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1989–2025
Source: Uppsala Conflict Data Program (2026); geoBoundaries (2023) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in deaths.
Analysis
In 2025, deaths in intrastate conflicts based on where they occurred in Democratic Republic of Congo stood at 4,513 deaths.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 294.8% on the previous year and up 2,190.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, deaths in intrastate conflicts based on where they occurred in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 4,599 deaths in 1997 and was at its lowest, 0 deaths, in 1989.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 3rd 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.
Deaths in intrastate conflicts based on where they occurred in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | deaths | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 0 deaths | — |
| 1990 | 0 deaths | — |
| 1991 | 0 deaths | — |
| 1992 | 0 deaths | — |
| 1993 | 0 deaths | — |
| 1994 | 1 deaths | — |
| 1995 | 0 deaths | -100.0% |
| 1996 | 1,372 deaths | — |
| 1997 | 4,599 deaths | +235.2% |
| 1998 | 3,433 deaths | -25.4% |
| 1999 | 3,239 deaths | -5.7% |
| 2000 | 1,473 deaths | -54.5% |
| 2001 | 501 deaths | -66.0% |
| 2002 | 100 deaths | -80.0% |
| 2003 | 0 deaths | -100.0% |
| 2004 | 0 deaths | — |
| 2005 | 40 deaths | — |
| 2006 | 177 deaths | +342.5% |
| 2007 | 632 deaths | +257.1% |
| 2008 | 767 deaths | +21.4% |
| 2009 | 1,961 deaths | +155.7% |
| 2010 | 322 deaths | -83.6% |
| 2011 | 324 deaths | +0.6% |
| 2012 | 804 deaths | +148.1% |
| 2013 | 1,532 deaths | +90.5% |
| 2014 | 993 deaths | -35.2% |
| 2015 | 197 deaths | -80.2% |
| 2016 | 786 deaths | +299.0% |
| 2017 | 3,632 deaths | +362.1% |
| 2018 | 817 deaths | -77.5% |
| 2019 | 765 deaths | -6.4% |
| 2020 | 1,200 deaths | +56.9% |
| 2021 | 1,019 deaths | -15.1% |
| 2022 | 1,369 deaths | +34.3% |
| 2023 | 689 deaths | -49.7% |
| 2024 | 1,143 deaths | +65.9% |
| 2025 | 4,513 deaths | +294.8% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 4,513 deaths is above the median for low income countries, which is 140 deaths, 32.2× the median. (25 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0 deaths | 0 deaths | 0 deaths | 1 |
| 1990s | 1,264 deaths | 0 deaths | 4,599 deaths | 10 |
| 2000s | 565.1 deaths | 0 deaths | 1,961 deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,017 deaths | 197 deaths | 3,632 deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,656 deaths | 689 deaths | 4,513 deaths | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is deaths in intrastate conflicts based on where they occurred in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Deaths in intrastate conflicts based on where they occurred in Democratic Republic of Congo was 4,513 deaths in 2025, according to Uppsala Conflict Data Program (2026); geoBoundaries (2023) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest deaths in intrastate conflicts based on where they occurred recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 4,599 deaths in 1997.
- What is the lowest deaths in intrastate conflicts based on where they occurred recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 deaths in 1989.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for deaths in intrastate conflicts based on where they occurred?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 3rd out of 196 countries with data for 2025.
- Is deaths in intrastate conflicts based on where they occurred rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2,190.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo 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 intrastate conflicts based on where they occurred. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Best estimate of the number of deaths of combatants and civilians due to fighting in intrastate conflicts that were ongoing that year.