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

Ethiopia: Deaths in non-state conflicts based on where they occurred was 283 deaths in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
283 deaths
Change on year
up 40.1%
World rank
10th
of 192 countries
All-time high
1,000 deaths
in 1995
All-time low
0 deaths
in 1989
Years of data
37
1989–2025

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

02004006008001.0k1989200720251989: 0 deaths1990: 0 deaths1991: 167 deaths1992: 849 deaths1993: 62 deaths1994: 0 deaths1995: 1.0k deaths1996: 0 deaths1997: 0 deaths1998: 766 deaths1999: 57 deaths2000: 398 deaths2001: 330 deaths2002: 716 deaths2003: 505 deaths2004: 171 deaths2005: 164 deaths2006: 329 deaths2007: 59 deaths2008: 224 deaths2009: 52 deaths2010: 0 deaths2011: 0 deaths2012: 223 deaths2013: 0 deaths2014: 100 deaths2015: 0 deaths2016: 178 deaths2017: 276 deaths2018: 471 deaths2019: 206 deaths2020: 572 deaths2021: 156 deaths2022: 0 deaths2023: 161 deaths2024: 202 deaths2025: 283 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 Ethiopia is 283 deaths, measured in 2025.

That represents a change of up 40.1% on the previous year and down 50.5% over five years.

Over the whole period, deaths in non-state conflicts based on where they occurred in Ethiopia peaked at 1,000 deaths in 1995 and was at its lowest, 0 deaths, in 1989.

Ethiopia ranks 10th of 192 countries on this measure, 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 290.1 deaths 0 deaths 1,000 deaths 10
2000s 294.8 deaths 52 deaths 716 deaths 10
2010s 145.4 deaths 0 deaths 471 deaths 10
2020s 229 deaths 0 deaths 572 deaths 6

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Frequently asked questions

What is deaths in non-state conflicts based on where they occurred in Ethiopia?
Deaths in non-state conflicts based on where they occurred in Ethiopia was 283 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 Ethiopia?
The highest recorded value was 1,000 deaths in 1995.
What is the lowest deaths in non-state conflicts based on where they occurred recorded in Ethiopia?
The lowest recorded value was 0 deaths in 1989.
How does Ethiopia rank for deaths in non-state conflicts based on where they occurred?
Ethiopia ranks 10th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
Where does this Ethiopia 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.