Deaths in intrastate conflicts in South Sudan
South Sudan: Deaths in intrastate conflicts was 280 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Deaths in intrastate conflicts in South Sudan, 1989–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, deaths in intrastate conflicts in South Sudan stood at 280.
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 in South Sudan peaked at 4,237 in 1990 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2007.
That places South Sudan 19th out of 197 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.
Deaths in intrastate conflicts in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 3,907 | — |
| 1990 | 4,237 | +8.4% |
| 1991 | 1,203 | -71.6% |
| 1992 | 1,083 | -10.0% |
| 1993 | 925 | -14.6% |
| 1994 | 337 | -63.6% |
| 1995 | 912 | +170.6% |
| 1996 | 2,134 | +134.0% |
| 1997 | 2,664 | +24.8% |
| 1998 | 2,981 | +11.9% |
| 1999 | 241 | -91.9% |
| 2000 | 1,297 | +438.2% |
| 2001 | 2,788 | +115.0% |
| 2002 | 2,301 | -17.5% |
| 2003 | 53 | -97.7% |
| 2004 | 639 | +1105.7% |
| 2005 | 55 | -91.4% |
| 2006 | 28 | -49.1% |
| 2007 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2008 | 22 | — |
| 2009 | 23 | +4.5% |
| 2010 | 95 | +313.0% |
| 2011 | 1,179 | +1141.1% |
| 2012 | 137 | -88.4% |
| 2013 | 926 | +575.9% |
| 2014 | 1,674 | +80.8% |
| 2015 | 493 | -70.5% |
| 2016 | 735 | +49.1% |
| 2017 | 484 | -34.1% |
| 2018 | 526 | +8.7% |
| 2019 | 110 | -79.1% |
| 2020 | 58 | -47.3% |
| 2021 | 188 | +224.1% |
| 2022 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2023 | 0 | — |
| 2024 | 2 | — |
| 2025 | 280 | +13900.0% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's 280 is above the median for low income countries, which is 140, 2.0× the median. (25 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Deaths in intrastate 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | +13900.0% | 2 | 280 |
| 2011 | +1141.1% | 95 | 1,179 |
| 2004 | +1105.7% | 53 | 639 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 3,907 | 3,907 | 3,907 | 1 |
| 1990s | 1,672 | 241 | 4,237 | 10 |
| 2000s | 720.6 | 0 | 2,788 | 10 |
| 2010s | 635.9 | 95 | 1,674 | 10 |
| 2020s | 88 | 0 | 280 | 6 |
Countries ranked near South Sudan
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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 intrastate conflicts in South Sudan?
- Deaths in intrastate conflicts in South Sudan was 280 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest deaths in intrastate conflicts recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 4,237 in 1990.
- What is the lowest deaths in intrastate conflicts recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2007.
- How does South Sudan rank for deaths in intrastate conflicts?
- South Sudan ranks 19th out of 197 countries with data for 2025.
- Is deaths in intrastate conflicts 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 Our World in Data, published as part of Deaths in intrastate conflicts. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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