States involved in wars in South Africa
South Africa: States involved in wars was 0 in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2011)
0
World rank
5th
of 193 countries
All-time high
1
in 1975
All-time low
0
in 1885
Years of data
127
1885–2011
States involved in wars in South Africa, 1885–2011
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for states involved in wars in South Africa is 0, measured in 2011. That is the lowest value across all 127 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 100.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, states involved in wars in South Africa peaked at 1 in 1975 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1885.
That places South Africa 5th out of 193 countries with data for 2011, putting it 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 1890s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1900s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1910s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1920s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 10 |
| 1980s | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.3 | 0 | 1 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is states involved in wars in South Africa?
- States involved in wars in South Africa was 0 in 2011, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest states involved in wars recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 1 in 1975.
- What is the lowest states involved in wars recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1885.
- How does South Africa rank for states involved in wars?
- South Africa ranks 5th out of 193 countries with data for 2011.
- Is states involved in wars rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 100.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of States involved in wars. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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