Battle-related deaths (number of people) in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: Battle-related deaths (number of people) was 50 number of people in 2001. ◆ Volatile
Battle-related deaths in Sierra Leone, 1991–2001
Source: UCDP Battle-related Deaths Dataset , Uppsala Conflict Data Program (UCDP). Measured in number of people.
Analysis
The most recent figure for battle-related deaths in Sierra Leone is 50 number of people, measured in 2001. That is the lowest value across all 11 years on record.
The figure is down 86.9% on the previous year and down 90.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, battle-related deaths in Sierra Leone peaked at 3,287 number of people in 1998 and was at its lowest, 50 number of people, in 2001.
Sierra Leone ranks 38th of 60 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Battle-related deaths (number of people) in Sierra Leone, year by year
| Year | number of people | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 552 number of people | — |
| 1992 | 218 number of people | -60.5% |
| 1993 | 410 number of people | +88.1% |
| 1994 | 628 number of people | +53.2% |
| 1995 | 1,472 number of people | +134.4% |
| 1996 | 570 number of people | -61.3% |
| 1997 | 748 number of people | +31.2% |
| 1998 | 3,287 number of people | +339.4% |
| 1999 | 3,153 number of people | -4.1% |
| 2000 | 382 number of people | -87.9% |
| 2001 | 50 number of people | -86.9% |
Sierra Leone compared with similar countries
- Sierra Leone's 50 number of people is below the median for low income countries, which is 589 number of people, 8% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Sierra Leone's 50 number of people is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 124.5 number of people, 40% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1,226 number of people | 218 number of people | 3,287 number of people | 9 |
| 2000s | 216 number of people | 50 number of people | 382 number of people | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is battle-related deaths in Sierra Leone?
- Battle-related deaths in Sierra Leone was 50 number of people in 2001, according to UCDP Battle-related Deaths Dataset , Uppsala Conflict Data Program (UCDP).
- What is the highest battle-related deaths recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 3,287 number of people in 1998.
- What is the lowest battle-related deaths recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was 50 number of people in 2001.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for battle-related deaths?
- Sierra Leone ranks 38th out of 60 countries with data for 2001.
- Is battle-related deaths rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is down 90.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sierra Leone 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.