Deaths in non-state conflicts based on where they occurred in Nigeria
Nigeria: Deaths in non-state conflicts based on where they occurred was 1,406 deaths in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Deaths in non-state conflicts based on where they occurred in Nigeria, 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 Nigeria is 1,406 deaths, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 17.8% on the previous year and up 77.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, deaths in non-state conflicts based on where they occurred in Nigeria peaked at 2,054 deaths in 2000 and was at its lowest, 0 deaths, in 1989.
Nigeria ranks 2nd 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0 deaths | 0 deaths | 0 deaths | 1 |
| 1990s | 446.4 deaths | 0 deaths | 1,175 deaths | 10 |
| 2000s | 748 deaths | 33 deaths | 2,054 deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 927.3 deaths | 474 deaths | 1,416 deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,096 deaths | 478 deaths | 1,569 deaths | 6 |
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More health data for Nigeria
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,301 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 257,921 deaths (2100)
- Deaths in armed conflicts based on where they occurred 726 deaths (2026)
- Deaths in armed conflicts by region 726 deaths (2026)
- Age population, age 25, male, interpolated 2.03 million (2025)
- Age population, age 25, female, interpolated 1.96 million (2025)
- Age population, age 24, male, interpolated 2.13 million (2025)
- Age population, age 24, female, interpolated 2.06 million (2025)
- Age population, age 23, male, interpolated 2.23 million (2025)
- Age population, age 23, female, interpolated 2.15 million (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is deaths in non-state conflicts based on where they occurred in Nigeria?
- Deaths in non-state conflicts based on where they occurred in Nigeria was 1,406 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 Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 2,054 deaths in 2000.
- What is the lowest deaths in non-state conflicts based on where they occurred recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 deaths in 1989.
- How does Nigeria rank for deaths in non-state conflicts based on where they occurred?
- Nigeria ranks 2nd out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is deaths in non-state conflicts based on where they occurred rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 77.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nigeria 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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The best estimate of the number of deaths of combatants and civilians due to fighting in non-state conflicts that were ongoing that year.