Deaths in non-state conflicts based on where they occurred in Colombia

Colombia: Deaths in non-state conflicts based on where they occurred was 330 deaths in 2025. β—† Volatile

Latest (2025)
330 deaths
Change on year
up 59.4%
World rank
8th
of 192 countries
All-time high
905 deaths
in 2002
All-time low
0 deaths
in 1989
Years of data
37
1989–2025

Deaths in non-state conflicts based on where they occurred in Colombia, 1989–2025

02004006008001.0k1989200720251989: 0 deaths1990: 41 deaths1991: 0 deaths1992: 0 deaths1993: 45 deaths1994: 0 deaths1995: 0 deaths1996: 0 deaths1997: 46 deaths1998: 189 deaths1999: 173 deaths2000: 461 deaths2001: 724 deaths2002: 905 deaths2003: 245 deaths2004: 271 deaths2005: 211 deaths2006: 0 deaths2007: 0 deaths2008: 0 deaths2009: 0 deaths2010: 0 deaths2011: 0 deaths2012: 151 deaths2013: 0 deaths2014: 0 deaths2015: 0 deaths2016: 0 deaths2017: 0 deaths2018: 27 deaths2019: 0 deaths2020: 0 deaths2021: 0 deaths2022: 75 deaths2023: 129 deaths2024: 207 deaths2025: 330 deaths

Source: Uppsala Conflict Data Program (2026); geoBoundaries (2023) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in deaths.

Analysis

In 2025, deaths in non-state conflicts based on where they occurred in Colombia stood at 330 deaths.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 59.4% on the previous year.

Over the whole period, deaths in non-state conflicts based on where they occurred in Colombia peaked at 905 deaths in 2002 and was at its lowest, 0 deaths, in 1989.

That places Colombia 8th 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 0 deaths 0 deaths 0 deaths 1
1990s 49.4 deaths 0 deaths 189 deaths 10
2000s 281.7 deaths 0 deaths 905 deaths 10
2010s 17.8 deaths 0 deaths 151 deaths 10
2020s 123.5 deaths 0 deaths 330 deaths 6

Countries ranked near Colombia

  1. 5 Syria 729 deaths compare
  2. 6 Brazil 524 deaths compare
  3. 7 Ecuador 353 deaths compare
  4. 9 South Sudan 327 deaths compare
  5. 10 Ethiopia 283 deaths compare
  6. 11 Yemen 262 deaths compare

See the full ranking of 196 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is deaths in non-state conflicts based on where they occurred in Colombia?
Deaths in non-state conflicts based on where they occurred in Colombia was 330 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 Colombia?
The highest recorded value was 905 deaths in 2002.
What is the lowest deaths in non-state conflicts based on where they occurred recorded in Colombia?
The lowest recorded value was 0 deaths in 1989.
How does Colombia rank for deaths in non-state conflicts based on where they occurred?
Colombia ranks 8th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
Where does this Colombia 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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About this data

Indicator
Deaths in non-state 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
Last refreshed

The best estimate of the number of deaths of combatants and civilians due to fighting in non-state conflicts that were ongoing that year.