Deaths in state-based conflicts by world region

Direct deaths of both military personnel and civilians. Deaths from disease or famine are not included. The region does not always relate to where the fighting occurred –it sometimes refers to the region of the participants in the conflict.

Note: 'State-based' conflicts are between states, or a state and a non-state armed organised group. The 'best' estimates from the sources are used, or - if unavailable - the mid-point between high and lowestimates.