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
Deaths in non-state conflicts based on where they occurred in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1989–2025
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 196 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 Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | deaths | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 0 deaths | — |
| 1990 | 0 deaths | — |
| 1991 | 0 deaths | — |
| 1992 | 0 deaths | — |
| 1993 | 3,109 deaths | — |
| 1994 | 146 deaths | -95.3% |
| 1995 | 465 deaths | +218.5% |
| 1996 | 167 deaths | -64.1% |
| 1997 | 153 deaths | -8.4% |
| 1998 | 326 deaths | +113.1% |
| 1999 | 1,766 deaths | +441.7% |
| 2000 | 1,829 deaths | +3.6% |
| 2001 | 591 deaths | -67.7% |
| 2002 | 2,963 deaths | +401.4% |
| 2003 | 956 deaths | -67.7% |
| 2004 | 47 deaths | -95.1% |
| 2005 | 0 deaths | -100.0% |
| 2006 | 0 deaths | — |
| 2007 | 30 deaths | — |
| 2008 | 87 deaths | +190.0% |
| 2009 | 0 deaths | -100.0% |
| 2010 | 0 deaths | — |
| 2011 | 26 deaths | — |
| 2012 | 233 deaths | +796.2% |
| 2013 | 107 deaths | -54.1% |
| 2014 | 139 deaths | +29.9% |
| 2015 | 0 deaths | -100.0% |
| 2016 | 691 deaths | — |
| 2017 | 743 deaths | +7.5% |
| 2018 | 1,024 deaths | +37.8% |
| 2019 | 711 deaths | -30.6% |
| 2020 | 683 deaths | -3.9% |
| 2021 | 308 deaths | -54.9% |
| 2022 | 744 deaths | +141.6% |
| 2023 | 860 deaths | +15.6% |
| 2024 | 329 deaths | -61.7% |
| 2025 | 801 deaths | +143.5% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Deaths in non-state conflicts based on where they occurred in Democratic Republic of Congo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | +796.2% | 26 deaths | 233 deaths |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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 |
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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 196 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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Best estimate of the number of deaths of combatants and civilians due to fighting in non-state conflicts that were ongoing that year.