Battle-related deaths (number of people) in Syria
Syria: Battle-related deaths (number of people) was 2,732 number of people in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Battle-related deaths in Syria, 2004–2024
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 Syria is 2,732 number of people, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 64.6% on the previous year and down 95.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, battle-related deaths in Syria peaked at 72,013 number of people in 2013 and was at its lowest, 1 number of people, in 2004.
Syria ranks 8th of 60 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Battle-related deaths (number of people) in Syria, year by year
| Year | number of people | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 number of people | — |
| 2011 | 1,203 number of people | +120200.0% |
| 2012 | 50,485 number of people | +4096.6% |
| 2013 | 72,013 number of people | +42.6% |
| 2014 | 66,066 number of people | -8.3% |
| 2015 | 51,086 number of people | -22.7% |
| 2016 | 44,938 number of people | -12.0% |
| 2017 | 25,035 number of people | -44.3% |
| 2018 | 13,246 number of people | -47.1% |
| 2019 | 7,539 number of people | -43.1% |
| 2020 | 4,862 number of people | -35.5% |
| 2021 | 1,523 number of people | -68.7% |
| 2022 | 966 number of people | -36.6% |
| 2023 | 1,660 number of people | +71.8% |
| 2024 | 2,732 number of people | +64.6% |
Syria compared with similar countries
- Syria's 2,732 number of people is above the median for low income countries, which is 589 number of people, 4.6× the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Syria's 2,732 number of people is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 260 number of people, 10.5× the median. (13 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Battle-related deaths (number of people) in Syria 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | +120200.0% | 1 number of people | 1,203 number of people |
| 2012 | +4096.6% | 1,203 number of people | 50,485 number of people |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1 number of people | 1 number of people | 1 number of people | 1 |
| 2010s | 36,846 number of people | 1,203 number of people | 72,013 number of people | 9 |
| 2020s | 2,349 number of people | 966 number of people | 4,862 number of people | 5 |
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- Universal right to vote, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
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- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), per unit of GDP 0.0005 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP (2021)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is battle-related deaths in Syria?
- Battle-related deaths in Syria was 2,732 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 Syria?
- The highest recorded value was 72,013 number of people in 2013.
- What is the lowest battle-related deaths recorded in Syria?
- The lowest recorded value was 1 number of people in 2004.
- How does Syria rank for battle-related deaths?
- Syria ranks 8th out of 60 countries with data for 2024.
- Is battle-related deaths rising or falling in Syria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 95.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Syria 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.