Deaths in non state conflicts in South Sudan

South Sudan: Deaths in non state conflicts was 327 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
327
Change on year
down 44.4%
World rank
9th
of 192 countries
All-time high
3,902
in 1993
All-time low
0
in 1989
Years of data
37
1989–2025

Deaths in non state conflicts in South Sudan, 1989–2025

01.0k2.0k3.0k4.0k1989200720251989: 01990: 351991: 1.0k1992: 1.2k1993: 3.9k1994: 1501995: 1001996: 2011997: 6101998: 3071999: 2412000: 3902001: 02002: 1202003: 02004: 1422005: 192006: 2972007: 2202008: 312009: 1.8k2010: 1432011: 1.8k2012: 5152013: 2152014: 02015: 2702016: 3192017: 5302018: 4562019: 3982020: 5542021: 6542022: 5862023: 1682024: 5882025: 327

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2025, deaths in non state conflicts in South Sudan stood at 327.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 44.4% on the previous year and up 21.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, deaths in non state conflicts in South Sudan peaked at 3,902 in 1993 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1989.

South Sudan ranks 9th 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 0 0 1
1990s 778.9 35 3,902 10
2000s 300.3 0 1,784 10
2010s 467 0 1,824 10
2020s 479.5 168 654 6

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Frequently asked questions

What is deaths in non state conflicts in South Sudan?
Deaths in non state conflicts in South Sudan was 327 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest deaths in non state conflicts recorded in South Sudan?
The highest recorded value was 3,902 in 1993.
What is the lowest deaths in non state conflicts recorded in South Sudan?
The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1989.
How does South Sudan rank for deaths in non state conflicts?
South Sudan ranks 9th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
Is deaths in non state conflicts rising or falling in South Sudan?
Over the last ten years it is up 21.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this South Sudan 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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Indicator
Deaths in non state conflicts
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
196 places, 7,252 data points, 1989–2025
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