Number of armed conflicts in South Africa
South Africa: Number of armed conflicts was 0 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
0
World rank
34th
of 196 countries
All-time high
4
in 1993
All-time low
0
in 1995
Years of data
37
1989–2025
Number of armed conflicts in South Africa, 1989–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, number of armed conflicts in South Africa stood at 0. That is the lowest value across all 37 years on record.
That represents a change of down 100.0% over five years.
Over the whole period, number of armed conflicts in South Africa peaked at 4 in 1993 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1995.
That places South Africa 34th out of 196 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
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 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1990s | 0.8 | 0 | 4 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.1 | 0 | 1 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.1667 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is number of armed conflicts in South Africa?
- Number of armed conflicts in South Africa was 0 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest number of armed conflicts recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 4 in 1993.
- What is the lowest number of armed conflicts recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1995.
- How does South Africa rank for number of armed conflicts?
- South Africa ranks 34th 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 Number of armed conflicts. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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