Battle-related deaths (number of people) in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Battle-related deaths (number of people) was 1 number of people in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Battle-related deaths in United Kingdom, 1989–2019
Source: UCDP Battle-related Deaths Dataset , Uppsala Conflict Data Program (UCDP). Measured in number of people.
Analysis
In 2019, battle-related deaths in United Kingdom stood at 1 number of people. That is the lowest value across all 5 years on record.
Over the whole period, battle-related deaths in United Kingdom peaked at 41 number of people in 1990 and was at its lowest, 1 number of people, in 2019.
That places United Kingdom 58th out of 60 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Battle-related deaths (number of people) in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | number of people | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 35 number of people | — |
| 1990 | 41 number of people | +17.1% |
| 1991 | 26 number of people | -36.6% |
| 1998 | 29 number of people | +11.5% |
| 2019 | 1 number of people | -96.6% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 1 number of people is below the median for high income countries, which is 9 number of people, 11% of the median. (5 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 1 number of people is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 60.5 number of people, 2% of the median. (10 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 35 number of people | 35 number of people | 35 number of people | 1 |
| 1990s | 32 number of people | 26 number of people | 41 number of people | 3 |
| 2010s | 1 number of people | 1 number of people | 1 number of people | 1 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
- 55 Bangladesh 2 number of people compare
- 55 Libya 2 number of people compare
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- 58 Rwanda 1 number of people compare
- 60 Serbia 0 number of people compare
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- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), per capita 9.28 SIPRI trend indicator values per person (2024)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is battle-related deaths in United Kingdom?
- Battle-related deaths in United Kingdom was 1 number of people in 2019, according to UCDP Battle-related Deaths Dataset , Uppsala Conflict Data Program (UCDP).
- What is the highest battle-related deaths recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 41 number of people in 1990.
- What is the lowest battle-related deaths recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 1 number of people in 2019.
- How does United Kingdom rank for battle-related deaths?
- United Kingdom ranks 58th out of 60 countries with data for 2019.
- Where does this United Kingdom 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.