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Deaths in non-state conflicts based on where they occurred in South Africa

South Africa: Deaths in non-state conflicts based on where they occurred was 1 deaths in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
1 deaths
World rank
23rd
of 197 countries
All-time high
1,243 deaths
in 1990
All-time low
0 deaths
in 1997
Years of data
37
1989–2025

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

02505007501.0k1.2k1989200720251989: 226 deaths1990: 1.2k deaths1991: 646 deaths1992: 649 deaths1993: 668 deaths1994: 457 deaths1995: 143 deaths1996: 156 deaths1997: 0 deaths1998: 29 deaths1999: 0 deaths2000: 0 deaths2001: 0 deaths2002: 0 deaths2003: 0 deaths2004: 0 deaths2005: 0 deaths2006: 0 deaths2007: 0 deaths2008: 0 deaths2009: 0 deaths2010: 0 deaths2011: 0 deaths2012: 0 deaths2013: 0 deaths2014: 0 deaths2015: 0 deaths2016: 0 deaths2017: 0 deaths2018: 0 deaths2019: 0 deaths2020: 0 deaths2021: 123 deaths2022: 0 deaths2023: 0 deaths2024: 0 deaths2025: 1 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 South Africa stood at 1 deaths.

Over the whole period, deaths in non-state conflicts based on where they occurred in South Africa peaked at 1,243 deaths in 1990 and was at its lowest, 0 deaths, in 1997.

South Africa ranks 23rd of 197 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

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 South Africa, year by year

Year deaths Change
1989 226 deaths —
1990 1,243 deaths +450.0%
1991 646 deaths -48.0%
1992 649 deaths +0.5%
1993 668 deaths +2.9%
1994 457 deaths -31.6%
1995 143 deaths -68.7%
1996 156 deaths +9.1%
1997 0 deaths -100.0%
1998 29 deaths —
1999 0 deaths -100.0%
2000 0 deaths —
2001 0 deaths —
2002 0 deaths —
2003 0 deaths —
2004 0 deaths —
2005 0 deaths —
2006 0 deaths —
2007 0 deaths —
2008 0 deaths —
2009 0 deaths —
2010 0 deaths —
2011 0 deaths —
2012 0 deaths —
2013 0 deaths —
2014 0 deaths —
2015 0 deaths —
2016 0 deaths —
2017 0 deaths —
2018 0 deaths —
2019 0 deaths —
2020 0 deaths —
2021 123 deaths —
2022 0 deaths -100.0%
2023 0 deaths —
2024 0 deaths —
2025 1 deaths —

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 226 deaths 226 deaths 226 deaths 1
1990s 399.1 deaths 0 deaths 1,243 deaths 10
2000s 0 deaths 0 deaths 0 deaths 10
2010s 0 deaths 0 deaths 0 deaths 10
2020s 20.67 deaths 0 deaths 123 deaths 6

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Frequently asked questions

What is deaths in non-state conflicts based on where they occurred in South Africa?
Deaths in non-state conflicts based on where they occurred in South Africa was 1 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 South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 1,243 deaths in 1990.
What is the lowest deaths in non-state conflicts based on where they occurred recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 0 deaths in 1997.
How does South Africa rank for deaths in non-state conflicts based on where they occurred?
South Africa ranks 23rd out of 197 countries with data for 2025.
Where does this South Africa 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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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
197 places, 7,289 data points, 1989–2025
Last refreshed

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