Deaths in non-state conflicts based on where they occurred in Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso: Deaths in non-state conflicts based on where they occurred was 142 deaths in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Deaths in non-state conflicts based on where they occurred in Burkina Faso, 1989–2025
Source: Uppsala Conflict Data Program (2026); geoBoundaries (2023) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in deaths.
Analysis
Burkina Faso recorded 142 deaths for deaths in non-state conflicts based on where they occurred in 2025.
That represents a change of up 610.0% on the previous year and up 3.6% over five years.
Over the whole period, deaths in non-state conflicts based on where they occurred in Burkina Faso peaked at 178 deaths in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0 deaths, in 1989.
That places Burkina Faso 13th 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 non-state conflicts based on where they occurred in Burkina Faso, year by year
| Year | deaths | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 0 deaths | — |
| 1990 | 0 deaths | — |
| 1991 | 0 deaths | — |
| 1992 | 0 deaths | — |
| 1993 | 0 deaths | — |
| 1994 | 0 deaths | — |
| 1995 | 0 deaths | — |
| 1996 | 0 deaths | — |
| 1997 | 0 deaths | — |
| 1998 | 0 deaths | — |
| 1999 | 0 deaths | — |
| 2000 | 0 deaths | — |
| 2001 | 0 deaths | — |
| 2002 | 0 deaths | — |
| 2003 | 0 deaths | — |
| 2004 | 0 deaths | — |
| 2005 | 0 deaths | — |
| 2006 | 0 deaths | — |
| 2007 | 0 deaths | — |
| 2008 | 0 deaths | — |
| 2009 | 0 deaths | — |
| 2010 | 0 deaths | — |
| 2011 | 0 deaths | — |
| 2012 | 0 deaths | — |
| 2013 | 0 deaths | — |
| 2014 | 0 deaths | — |
| 2015 | 0 deaths | — |
| 2016 | 0 deaths | — |
| 2017 | 0 deaths | — |
| 2018 | 0 deaths | — |
| 2019 | 28 deaths | — |
| 2020 | 137 deaths | +389.3% |
| 2021 | 82 deaths | -40.1% |
| 2022 | 42 deaths | -48.8% |
| 2023 | 178 deaths | +323.8% |
| 2024 | 20 deaths | -88.8% |
| 2025 | 142 deaths | +610.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0 deaths | 0 deaths | 0 deaths | 1 |
| 1990s | 0 deaths | 0 deaths | 0 deaths | 10 |
| 2000s | 0 deaths | 0 deaths | 0 deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.8 deaths | 0 deaths | 28 deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 100.17 deaths | 20 deaths | 178 deaths | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is deaths in non-state conflicts based on where they occurred in Burkina Faso?
- Deaths in non-state conflicts based on where they occurred in Burkina Faso was 142 deaths in 2025, according to Uppsala Conflict Data Program (2026); geoBoundaries (2023) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest deaths in non-state conflicts based on where they occurred recorded in Burkina Faso?
- The highest recorded value was 178 deaths in 2023.
- What is the lowest deaths in non-state conflicts based on where they occurred recorded in Burkina Faso?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 deaths in 1989.
- How does Burkina Faso rank for deaths in non-state conflicts based on where they occurred?
- Burkina Faso ranks 13th out of 197 countries with data for 2025.
- Where does this Burkina Faso 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 non-state 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 non-state conflicts that were ongoing that year.