Deaths in non-state conflicts based on where they occurred, annual in Nigeria
Nigeria: Deaths in non-state conflicts based on where they occurred, annual was 17.76 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Deaths in non-state conflicts based on where they occurred, annual in Nigeria, 1992–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Nigeria recorded 17.76 % change on previous year for deaths in non-state conflicts based on where they occurred, annual in 2025.
The figure is up 174.3% on the previous year and up 142.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, deaths in non-state conflicts based on where they occurred, annual in Nigeria peaked at 602.5 % change on previous year in 1997 and was at its lowest, -100 % change on previous year, in 1995.
That places Nigeria 11th out of 44 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Deaths in non-state conflicts based on where they occurred, annual in Nigeria, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 147.9 % change on previous year | — |
| 1993 | 24.73 % change on previous year | -83.3% |
| 1994 | -97.45 % change on previous year | -494.0% |
| 1995 | -100 % change on previous year | +2.6% |
| 1997 | 602.5 % change on previous year | -702.5% |
| 1998 | -50 % change on previous year | -108.3% |
| 1999 | 260.85 % change on previous year | -621.7% |
| 2000 | 102.56 % change on previous year | -60.7% |
| 2001 | -2.87 % change on previous year | -102.8% |
| 2002 | -76.29 % change on previous year | +2556.0% |
| 2003 | -30.02 % change on previous year | -60.6% |
| 2004 | 473.72 % change on previous year | -1677.9% |
| 2005 | -91.47 % change on previous year | -119.3% |
| 2006 | 23.46 % change on previous year | -125.6% |
| 2007 | -50 % change on previous year | -313.2% |
| 2008 | 133 % change on previous year | -366.0% |
| 2009 | -85.84 % change on previous year | -164.5% |
| 2011 | 73.12 % change on previous year | -185.2% |
| 2012 | -65.6 % change on previous year | -189.7% |
| 2013 | 83.97 % change on previous year | -228.0% |
| 2014 | 56.42 % change on previous year | -32.8% |
| 2015 | -41.79 % change on previous year | -174.1% |
| 2016 | -8.94 % change on previous year | -78.6% |
| 2017 | 20.19 % change on previous year | -325.8% |
| 2018 | 62.95 % change on previous year | +211.7% |
| 2019 | -58.55 % change on previous year | -193.0% |
| 2020 | -18.57 % change on previous year | -68.3% |
| 2021 | 101.67 % change on previous year | -647.5% |
| 2022 | 0.3112 % change on previous year | -99.7% |
| 2023 | 62.25 % change on previous year | +19904.4% |
| 2024 | -23.9 % change on previous year | -138.4% |
| 2025 | 17.76 % change on previous year | -174.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 112.65 % change on previous year | -100 % change on previous year | 602.5 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 2000s | 39.62 % change on previous year | -91.47 % change on previous year | 473.72 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 13.53 % change on previous year | -65.6 % change on previous year | 83.97 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2020s | 23.25 % change on previous year | -23.9 % change on previous year | 101.67 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Nigeria
- 8 Kenya 44.44 % change on previous year compare
- 9 Ethiopia 40.1 % change on previous year compare
- 10 Ecuador 35.25 % change on previous year compare
- 12 Syrian Arab Republic 2.39 % change on previous year compare
- 13 Chad -6.42 % change on previous year compare
- 14 Mexico -28.4 % change on previous year compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is deaths in non-state conflicts based on where they occurred, annual in Nigeria?
- Deaths in non-state conflicts based on where they occurred, annual in Nigeria was 17.76 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest deaths in non-state conflicts based on where they occurred, annual recorded in Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 602.5 % change on previous year in 1997.
- What is the lowest deaths in non-state conflicts based on where they occurred, annual recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was -100 % change on previous year in 1995.
- How does Nigeria rank for deaths in non-state conflicts based on where they occurred, annual?
- Nigeria ranks 11th out of 44 countries with data for 2025.
- Is deaths in non-state conflicts based on where they occurred, annual rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 142.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nigeria data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Deaths in non-state conflicts based on where they occurred, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Deaths in non-state conflicts based on where they occurred. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Deaths in non-state conflicts based on where they occurred Uppsala Conflict Data Program (2026); geoBoundaries (2023) – processed by Our World in Data
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Deaths in non-state conflicts based on where they occurred. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.