Battle-related deaths (number of people)
1,486 2024
In 2024, the figure for Nigeria was 1,486. Down 28.7% from 2,084 in 2023.
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Version 3. CC-BY-4.0.
Security
Officially published crime and security figures. National figures for Nigeria; state figures are on each state's report as they are published.
- Battle-related deaths
- 1,486
- 2024 · World Bank
- Intentional homicides
- 15.7 per 100,000 people
- 2023 · World Bank
- Military expenditure
- 0.91%
- 2025 · World Bank
All security figures
3 publishedViolence and conflict
Intentional homicides (per 100,000 people)
15.7 per 100,000 people 2023
In 2023, the figure for Nigeria was 15.7 per 100,000 people. Down 25.4% from 21.1 per 100,000 people in 2019.
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Version 3. CC-BY-4.0.
Defence spending
Military expenditure (% of GDP)
0.91% 2025
In 2025, the figure for Nigeria was 0.91%. Up 0.4 points from 0.56% in 2024.
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Version 3. CC-BY-4.0.