Battle-related deaths (number of people) in Russia
Russia: Battle-related deaths (number of people) was 7,670 number of people in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Battle-related deaths in Russia, 1990–2024
Source: UCDP Battle-related Deaths Dataset , Uppsala Conflict Data Program (UCDP). Measured in number of people.
Analysis
In 2024, battle-related deaths in Russia stood at 7,670 number of people. That is the highest value across all 31 years on record.
The figure is up 3,793.4% on the previous year and up 4,308.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, battle-related deaths in Russia peaked at 7,670 number of people in 2024 and was at its lowest, 26 number of people, in 2019.
Russia ranks 4th of 60 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Battle-related deaths (number of people) in Russia, year by year
| Year | number of people | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 192 number of people | — |
| 1991 | 220 number of people | +14.6% |
| 1993 | 145 number of people | -34.1% |
| 1994 | 229 number of people | +57.9% |
| 1995 | 1,754 number of people | +665.9% |
| 1996 | 2,721 number of people | +55.1% |
| 1999 | 5,854 number of people | +115.1% |
| 2000 | 2,907 number of people | -50.3% |
| 2001 | 791 number of people | -72.8% |
| 2002 | 1,289 number of people | +63.0% |
| 2003 | 480 number of people | -62.8% |
| 2004 | 1,151 number of people | +139.8% |
| 2005 | 682 number of people | -40.7% |
| 2006 | 259 number of people | -62.0% |
| 2007 | 176 number of people | -32.0% |
| 2008 | 404 number of people | +129.5% |
| 2009 | 697 number of people | +72.5% |
| 2010 | 418 number of people | -40.0% |
| 2011 | 356 number of people | -14.8% |
| 2012 | 516 number of people | +44.9% |
| 2013 | 321 number of people | -37.8% |
| 2014 | 174 number of people | -45.8% |
| 2015 | 84 number of people | -51.7% |
| 2016 | 69 number of people | -17.9% |
| 2017 | 53 number of people | -23.2% |
| 2018 | 30 number of people | -43.4% |
| 2019 | 26 number of people | -13.3% |
| 2020 | 32 number of people | +23.1% |
| 2022 | 65 number of people | +103.1% |
| 2023 | 197 number of people | +203.1% |
| 2024 | 7,670 number of people | +3793.4% |
Russia compared with similar countries
- Russia's 7,670 number of people is above the median for high income countries, which is 9 number of people, 852.2× the median. (5 countries reporting)
- Russia's 7,670 number of people is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 60.5 number of people, 126.8× the median. (10 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Battle-related deaths (number of people) in Russia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | +3793.4% | 197 number of people | 7,670 number of people |
| 1995 | +665.9% | 229 number of people | 1,754 number of people |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1,588 number of people | 145 number of people | 5,854 number of people | 7 |
| 2000s | 883.6 number of people | 176 number of people | 2,907 number of people | 10 |
| 2010s | 204.7 number of people | 26 number of people | 516 number of people | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,991 number of people | 32 number of people | 7,670 number of people | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is battle-related deaths in Russia?
- Battle-related deaths in Russia was 7,670 number of people in 2024, according to UCDP Battle-related Deaths Dataset , Uppsala Conflict Data Program (UCDP).
- What is the highest battle-related deaths recorded in Russia?
- The highest recorded value was 7,670 number of people in 2024.
- What is the lowest battle-related deaths recorded in Russia?
- The lowest recorded value was 26 number of people in 2019.
- How does Russia rank for battle-related deaths?
- Russia ranks 4th out of 60 countries with data for 2024.
- Is battle-related deaths rising or falling in Russia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4,308.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Russia data come from?
- The figures come from UCDP Battle-related Deaths Dataset , Uppsala Conflict Data Program (UCDP), published as part of Battle-related deaths (number of people). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Battle-related deaths are deaths in battle-related conflicts between warring parties in the conflict dyad (two conflict units that are parties to a conflict). Battle-related deaths refer to those deaths caused by the warring parties that can be directly related to combat. This includes battlefield fighting, guerrilla activities (e.g. hit and-run attacks/ambushes) and all kinds of bombardments of military bases, cities and villages etc. The target for the attacks is either the military forces or representatives for the parties, though there is often substantial collateral damage in the form of civilians being killed in the crossfire, indiscriminate bombings, etc. All fatalities, military as well as civilian, incurred in such situations are counted as battle-related deaths.