Deaths in intrastate conflicts based on where they occurred in Congo

Congo: Deaths in intrastate conflicts based on where they occurred was 11 deaths in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
11 deaths
World rank
33rd
of 192 countries
All-time high
10,000 deaths
in 1997
All-time low
0 deaths
in 1989
Years of data
37
1989–2025

Deaths in intrastate conflicts based on where they occurred in Congo, 1989–2025

02.0k4.0k6.0k8.0k10.0k1989200720251989: 0 deaths1990: 0 deaths1991: 0 deaths1992: 0 deaths1993: 53 deaths1994: 0 deaths1995: 0 deaths1996: 0 deaths1997: 10.0k deaths1998: 3.3k deaths1999: 626 deaths2000: 0 deaths2001: 0 deaths2002: 167 deaths2003: 0 deaths2004: 0 deaths2005: 0 deaths2006: 0 deaths2007: 0 deaths2008: 0 deaths2009: 0 deaths2010: 0 deaths2011: 0 deaths2012: 0 deaths2013: 0 deaths2014: 0 deaths2015: 0 deaths2016: 73 deaths2017: 0 deaths2018: 0 deaths2019: 1 deaths2020: 0 deaths2021: 0 deaths2022: 357 deaths2023: 0 deaths2024: 0 deaths2025: 11 deaths

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 Congo stood at 11 deaths.

Over the whole period, deaths in intrastate conflicts based on where they occurred in Congo peaked at 10,000 deaths in 1997 and was at its lowest, 0 deaths, in 1989.

Congo ranks 33rd of 192 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 0 deaths 0 deaths 0 deaths 1
1990s 1,395 deaths 0 deaths 10,000 deaths 10
2000s 16.7 deaths 0 deaths 167 deaths 10
2010s 7.4 deaths 0 deaths 73 deaths 10
2020s 61.33 deaths 0 deaths 357 deaths 6

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Frequently asked questions

What is deaths in intrastate conflicts based on where they occurred in Congo?
Deaths in intrastate conflicts based on where they occurred in Congo was 11 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 Congo?
The highest recorded value was 10,000 deaths in 1997.
What is the lowest deaths in intrastate conflicts based on where they occurred recorded in Congo?
The lowest recorded value was 0 deaths in 1989.
How does Congo rank for deaths in intrastate conflicts based on where they occurred?
Congo ranks 33rd out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
Where does this 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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About this data

Indicator
Deaths in intrastate conflicts based on where they occurred
Unit
deaths
Source
Uppsala Conflict Data Program (2026); geoBoundaries (2023) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
196 places, 7,252 data points, 1989–2025
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The best estimate of the number of deaths of combatants and civilians due to fighting in intrastate conflicts that were ongoing that year.