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Global Conflict Death Tracker (1989–2022)
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Documents the profound human cost associated with war and conflict globally. This dataset provides granular detail on fatalities stemming from ongoing conflicts between and within countries, contributing to the broader understanding that since 1800, war has claimed the lives of over 37 million combatants alone. It serves as essential information for assessing recent trends in conflict mortality. The data highlights the severe consequences of conflict, including insecurity, instability, reduced living standards due to economic collapse, and extensive environmental damage. It tracks fluctuations in war-related deaths, noting a general trend towards fewer deaths in recent decades compared to the 20th century, while simultaneously highlighting the uncertainty introduced by recent conflicts in various regions.
Columns
- Entity: Identifies the country or geopolitical region associated with the conflict event. This column features 205 unique values, such as 'Abkhazia'.
- Code: Provides a unique three-letter code corresponding to the entity listed.
- Year: The annual time stamp for the conflict death data, ranging from 1989 to 2022.
- Deaths in ongoing conflicts in a country (best estimate) - Conflict type: all: The estimated count of fatalities recorded in the country during the specified year attributed to ongoing conflicts of all types.
Distribution
The dataset is structured as a single data file ('countries-in-conflict-data new.csv') weighing 155.38 kB. It contains 4 distinct columns. There are 6970 valid records, with 100% data validity across all columns and no missing or mismatched values.
Usage
This data product is useful for analysing the dynamics of war and peace across the world and understanding how conflict levels have evolved over time. It can be used to generate data visualisations and analyses that demonstrate the true toll of conflict, extending beyond combatant deaths to encourage efforts aimed at promoting peace and cooperation.
Coverage
The data covers 205 unique countries and entities globally. The time span recorded for the conflict death estimates runs from 1989 through to 2022. The scope focuses specifically on deaths resulting from ongoing conflicts within a country, providing a best-estimate aggregation across all conflict types.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
- Historians and Academics: For detailed quantitative research into modern conflict severity and geographical distribution.
- International Relations Analysts: To monitor trends in global instability and identify regions experiencing resurgent conflict activity.
- Advocacy Groups: To raise public awareness regarding the catastrophic human cost of war and support global initiatives promoting stability and peace.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- Global Conflict Death Tracker (1989–2022)
- The Prevalence of War and Peace
- Annual Conflict Mortality Estimates
- Recent Trends in Global War Deaths
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Original Data Source: Global Conflict Death Tracker (1989–2022)
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