Deaths in intrastate conflicts based on where they occurred in South Sudan
South Sudan: Deaths in intrastate conflicts based on where they occurred was 280 deaths in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Deaths in intrastate conflicts based on where they occurred in South Sudan, 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 South Sudan stood at 280 deaths.
That represents a change of up 13,900.0% on the previous year and down 43.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, deaths in intrastate conflicts based on where they occurred in South Sudan peaked at 4,237 deaths in 1990 and was at its lowest, 0 deaths, in 2007.
That places South Sudan 19th 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 | 3,907 deaths | 3,907 deaths | 3,907 deaths | 1 |
| 1990s | 1,672 deaths | 241 deaths | 4,237 deaths | 10 |
| 2000s | 720.6 deaths | 0 deaths | 2,788 deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 635.9 deaths | 95 deaths | 1,674 deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 88 deaths | 0 deaths | 280 deaths | 6 |
Countries ranked near South Sudan
- 16 Lebanon 345 deaths compare
- 17 Mozambique 296 deaths compare
- 18 Colombia 294 deaths compare
- 20 Cameroon 240 deaths compare
- 21 Central African Republic 197 deaths compare
- 22 Philippines 141 deaths compare
More health data for South Sudan
- Number of infants who die before age 1 12,029 deaths (2100)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,347 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Deaths in armed conflicts based on where they occurred 123 deaths (2026)
- Deaths in armed conflicts by region 123 deaths (2026)
- Population ages 0-14, total 4.63 million (2025)
- Population, male 49.2% (2025)
- Age population, age 06, female, interpolated 138,289 (2025)
- Age population, age 06, male, interpolated 141,133 (2025)
- Age population, age 07, female, interpolated 137,154 (2025)
- Age population, age 07, male, interpolated 139,438 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is deaths in intrastate conflicts based on where they occurred in South Sudan?
- Deaths in intrastate conflicts based on where they occurred in South Sudan was 280 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 South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 4,237 deaths in 1990.
- What is the lowest deaths in intrastate conflicts based on where they occurred recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 deaths in 2007.
- How does South Sudan rank for deaths in intrastate conflicts based on where they occurred?
- South Sudan ranks 19th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is deaths in intrastate conflicts based on where they occurred rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 43.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South 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 intrastate conflicts based on where they occurred. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The best estimate of the number of deaths of combatants and civilians due to fighting in intrastate conflicts that were ongoing that year.