Deaths in non-state conflicts based on where they occurred in Democratic Republic of Congo

Democratic Republic of Congo: Deaths in non-state conflicts based on where they occurred was 801 deaths in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
801 deaths
Change on year
up 143.5%
World rank
3rd
of 192 countries
All-time high
3,109 deaths
in 1993
All-time low
0 deaths
in 1989
Years of data
37
1989–2025

Deaths in non-state conflicts based on where they occurred in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1989–2025

01.0k2.0k3.0k1989200720251989: 0 deaths1990: 0 deaths1991: 0 deaths1992: 0 deaths1993: 3.1k deaths1994: 146 deaths1995: 465 deaths1996: 167 deaths1997: 153 deaths1998: 326 deaths1999: 1.8k deaths2000: 1.8k deaths2001: 591 deaths2002: 3.0k deaths2003: 956 deaths2004: 47 deaths2005: 0 deaths2006: 0 deaths2007: 30 deaths2008: 87 deaths2009: 0 deaths2010: 0 deaths2011: 26 deaths2012: 233 deaths2013: 107 deaths2014: 139 deaths2015: 0 deaths2016: 691 deaths2017: 743 deaths2018: 1.0k deaths2019: 711 deaths2020: 683 deaths2021: 308 deaths2022: 744 deaths2023: 860 deaths2024: 329 deaths2025: 801 deaths

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for deaths in non-state conflicts based on where they occurred in Democratic Republic of Congo is 801 deaths, measured in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 143.5% on the previous year and up 17.3% over five years.

Over the whole period, deaths in non-state conflicts based on where they occurred in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 3,109 deaths in 1993 and was at its lowest, 0 deaths, in 1989.

That places Democratic Republic of Congo 3rd 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 613.2 deaths 0 deaths 3,109 deaths 10
2000s 650.3 deaths 0 deaths 2,963 deaths 10
2010s 367.4 deaths 0 deaths 1,024 deaths 10
2020s 620.83 deaths 308 deaths 860 deaths 6

Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo

  1. 1 Mexico 7,768 deaths compare
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  3. 4 Somalia 774 deaths compare
  4. 5 Syria 729 deaths compare
  5. 6 Brazil 524 deaths compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is deaths in non-state conflicts based on where they occurred in Democratic Republic of Congo?
Deaths in non-state conflicts based on where they occurred in Democratic Republic of Congo was 801 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 Democratic Republic of Congo?
The highest recorded value was 3,109 deaths in 1993.
What is the lowest deaths in non-state conflicts based on where they occurred recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
The lowest recorded value was 0 deaths in 1989.
How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for deaths in non-state conflicts based on where they occurred?
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 3rd out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo 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
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The best estimate of the number of deaths of combatants and civilians due to fighting in non-state conflicts that were ongoing that year.