Deaths in non state conflicts in South Africa
South Africa: Deaths in non state conflicts was 1 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
1
World rank
23rd
of 196 countries
All-time high
1,243
in 1990
All-time low
0
in 1997
Years of data
37
1989–2025
Deaths in non state conflicts in South Africa, 1989–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, deaths in non state conflicts in South Africa stood at 1.
Over the whole period, deaths in non state conflicts in South Africa peaked at 1,243 in 1990 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1997.
South Africa ranks 23rd of 196 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 in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 226 | — |
| 1990 | 1,243 | +450.0% |
| 1991 | 646 | -48.0% |
| 1992 | 649 | +0.5% |
| 1993 | 668 | +2.9% |
| 1994 | 457 | -31.6% |
| 1995 | 143 | -68.7% |
| 1996 | 156 | +9.1% |
| 1997 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1998 | 29 | — |
| 1999 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2000 | 0 | — |
| 2001 | 0 | — |
| 2002 | 0 | — |
| 2003 | 0 | — |
| 2004 | 0 | — |
| 2005 | 0 | — |
| 2006 | 0 | — |
| 2007 | 0 | — |
| 2008 | 0 | — |
| 2009 | 0 | — |
| 2010 | 0 | — |
| 2011 | 0 | — |
| 2012 | 0 | — |
| 2013 | 0 | — |
| 2014 | 0 | — |
| 2015 | 0 | — |
| 2016 | 0 | — |
| 2017 | 0 | — |
| 2018 | 0 | — |
| 2019 | 0 | — |
| 2020 | 0 | — |
| 2021 | 123 | — |
| 2022 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2023 | 0 | — |
| 2024 | 0 | — |
| 2025 | 1 | — |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 226 | 226 | 226 | 1 |
| 1990s | 399.1 | 0 | 1,243 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 2020s | 20.67 | 0 | 123 | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is deaths in non state conflicts in South Africa?
- Deaths in non state conflicts in South Africa was 1 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest deaths in non state conflicts recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 1,243 in 1990.
- What is the lowest deaths in non state conflicts recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1997.
- How does South Africa rank for deaths in non state conflicts?
- South Africa ranks 23rd out of 196 countries with data for 2025.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Deaths in non state conflicts. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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