World War 2 Statistics
World War 2 Death Count Per Country
Here we've compiled a comprehensive collection of World War 2 Statistics. Please note that these figues are approximate. Individual sources of statistics sometimes vary.
| Country | Military | Civilian | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| USSR | 12 million | 17 million | 29 million |
| Poland | 597,000 | 5.86 million | 6.27 million |
| Germany | 3.25 million | 2.44 million | 5.69 million |
| Yugoslavia | 305,000 | 1.35 million | 1.66 million |
| Romania | 450,000 | 465,000 | 915,000 |
| Hungary | 200,000 | 600,000 | 800,000 |
| France | 245,000 | 350,000 | 595,000 |
| Italy | 380,000 | 153,000 | 533,000 |
| Great Britain | 403,000 | 92,700 | 495,000 |
| United States | 407,000 | 6,000 | 413,000 |
| Czechoslovakia | 7,000 | 315,000 | 322,000 |
| Holland | 13,700 | 236,000 | 249,000 |
| Greece | 19,000 | 140,000 | 159,000 |
| Belgium | 76,000 | 23,000 | 99,000 |
Death Distribution Of Both World Wars
| War | Military Dead | Civilian Dead |
|---|---|---|
| World War 1 | 95% | 5% |
| World War 2 | 33% | 67% |
Number of divisions available for these countries over the course of the war
| Country | 1939 | 1940 | 1941 | 1942 | 1943 | 1944 | 1945 | End of War |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | 86 | 105 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 14 | 14 |
| Germany | 78 | 189 | 235 | 261 | 327 | 347 | 319 | 375 |
| Great Britain | 9 | 34 | 35 | 38 | 39 | 37 | 31 | 31 |
| Italy | 6 | 73 | 64 | 89 | 86 | 2 | 9 | 10 |
| Poland | 43 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Romania | 11 | 28 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 24 | 24 |
| USSR | 194 | 200 | 220 | 250 | 350 | 400 | 488 | 491 |
| USA | 8 | 24 | 39 | 76 | 95 | 94 | 94 | 94 |
Aircraft Available In Europe
| Date | British | US | Soviet | TOTAL | German | Allied Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 1942 | 9500 | 0 | 2100 | 11,600 | 3700 | 3.1:1 |
| December 1942 | 11,300 | 1300 | 3800 | 16,400 | 3400 | 4.8:1 |
| June 1943 | 12,700 | 5000 | 5600 | 23,300 | 4600 | 5.1:1 |
| December 1943 | 11,800 | 7500 | 8800 | 28,100 | 4700 | 6:1 |
| June 1944 | 13,200 | 11,800 | 14,700 | 39,700 | 4600 | 8.6:1 |
| December 1944 | 14,500 | 12,200 | 15,800 | 42,500 | 8500 | 5:1 |
Aircraft Sorties In World War 2
| Campaign | Allied | Axis | Allied Kills Per 1000 | Axis Kills Per 1000 | Allied Lost Per 1000 | Axis Lost Per 1000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| France 1940 | 4480 | 21,000 | 28.6 | 12.5 | 58.5 | 6.1 |
| Britain 1940 | 31,000 | 42,000 | 21.8 | 29.5 | 29.5 | 9.6 |
| Pre D-Day 1944 | 98,400 | 34,500 | 12.7 | 29.3 | 10.3 | 36.1 |
| Post D-Day 1944 | 203,357 | 31,833 | 17.3 | 16.2 | 2.5 | 110.6 |
Major Warships Sunk In World War 2
| Country | Aircraft Carriers | Battleships | Cruisers | Destroyers | Submarines | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 0 | 4 | 9 | 53 | 994 | 1060 |
| Britain | 9 | 5 | 29 | 142 | 75 | 260 |
| Italy | 0 | 2 | 15 | 99 | 116 | 232 |
| USA | 11 | 2 | 10 | 82 | 52 | 157 |
| France | 0 | 5 | 10 | 58 | 65 | 138 |
| USSR | 0 | 0 | 2 | 34 | 95 | 131 |
| Holland | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 15 | 29 |
| Poland | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 9 |
Civilian Air Raid Deaths
| Country | Deaths |
|---|---|
| Germany | 543,000 |
| Britain | 60,400 |
German/American Rank Conversion Chart
| Waffen SS | Wehrmacht | US Army |
|---|---|---|
| Sch�tze | Sch�tze/Grenadier | Private |
| Obersch�tze | Obersch�tze/Obergrenadier | Private First Class |
| Sturmann | Gefreiter | -- |
| Rottenf�hrer | Obergefreiter | Corporal |
| Unterscharf�hrer | Unteroffizier | Sergeant |
| Scharf�hrer | Unterfeldwebel | Staff Sergeant |
| Standartenjunker | F�hnrich | -- |
| Oberscharf�hrer | Feldwebel | Technical Sergeant |
| Hauptscharf�hrer | Oberfeldwebel | Master Sergeant |
| Standarten-Oberjunker | Oberf�hnrich | -- |
| Sturmscharf�hrer | Stabsfeldwebel | Sergeant Major |
| Untersturmf�hrer | Leutnant | Second Lieutenant |
| Obersturmf�hrer | Oberleutnant | First Lieutenant |
| Hauptsturmf�hrer | Hauptmann | Captain |
| Sturmbannf�hrer | Major | Major |
| Obersturmbannf�hrer | Oberstleutnant | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Standartenf�hrer | Oberst | Colonel |
| Oberf�hrer | -- | -- |
| Brigadef�hrer | Generalmajor | Brigadier General |
| Gruppenf�hrer | Generalleutnant | Major General |
| Obergruppenf�hrer | General der... (Infanterie, etc.) | Lieutenant General |
| Oberstgruppenf�hrer | Generaloberst | General |
| Reichsf�hrer | Generalfeldmarschall | General of the Army |
German Occupational Forces, 1939-1940
| Country | Population | Area In Sq. Mi. | German Forces | German Ratio To Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balkans | 21 million | 403,000 | 200,000 | 1:105 |
| Belgium | 8 million | 30,400 | 100,000 | 1:80 |
| Denmark | 3.6 million | 22,700 | 40,000 | 1:90 |
| France | 40 million | 550,700 | 500,000 | 1:80 |
| Holland | 8.5 million | 34,200 | 100,000 | 1:85 |
| Norway | 2.8 million | 324,000 | 150,000 | 1:19 |
Location Of German Divisions In June Of Each Year
| Country | 1941 | 1942 | 1943 | 1944 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USSR | 34 | 171 | 179 | 157 |
| France, Belgium & Holland | 38 | 27 | 42 | 56 |
| Norway & Finland | 13 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Balkans | 7 | 8 | 17 | 20 |
| Italy | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 |
| Denmark | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| North Africa | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
A look at fuel consumption of German tanks
| Year | Types Of Tanks In A Division | Tons Of Fuel Consumed Per 100 Miles |
|---|---|---|
| 1941 | PzII, PzIII, PzIV, Pz38 | 22.1 |
| 1942 | PzIII, PzIV | 23.7 |
| 1943 | PzIII, PzIV, Panther, Tiger | 31.7 |
| 1944 | PzIV, Panther, Tiger | 35.8 |
Luftwaffe Aircraft Used Only Against Allied Bombers
| Month | Year | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| June | 1940 | 0% |
| June | 1941 | 7% |
| June | 1942 | 17% |
| June | 1943 | 21% |
| June | 1944 | 29% |
| January | 1945 | 50% |
Oil Production In Tons
| Year | Germany | USA |
|---|---|---|
| 1939 | 8 million | N/A |
| 1940 | 6.7 million | N/A |
| 1941 | 7.3 million | N/A |
| 1942 | 7.7 million | 184 million |
| 1943 | 8.9 million | 200 million |
| 1944 | 6.4 million | 223 million |
Percentage Of German Forces On The Eastern Front Each Year
| Unit | 1941 | 1942 | 1943 | 1944 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Divisions | 67% | 75% | 60% | 57% |
| Troops | 84% | 74% | 72% | 40% |
| Aircraft | 64% | 65% | 42% | 45% |
U-Boat Losses
| Sunk By | 1939 | 1940 | 1941 | 1942 | 1943 | 1944 | 1945 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft Carrier | 0 | 2 | 3 | 36 | 140 | 68 | 40 | 289 |
| Ships | 5 | 11 | 24 | 32 | 59 | 68 | 17 | 216 |
| Bombs | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 24 | 36 | 62 |
| Mines | 3 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 25 |
| Submarines | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 18 |
| Other | 0 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 17 | 43 | 17 | 92 |
| Total | 9 | 23 | 35 | 86 | 236 | 235 | 122 | 746 |
German Flak
| Unit | 1939 | 1940 | 1941 | 1942 | 1943 | 1944 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy Guns | 2600 | 3164 | 3888 | 4772 | 8520 | 10,600 |
| Light Guns | 6700 | 8290 | 9020 | 10,700 | 17,500 | 19,360 |
| Searchlights | 2988 | 3450 | 3905 | 4650 | 5200 | 7500 |
| % Under The Luftwaffe | 50% | 61% | 54% | 64% | 74% | 70% |
Mid-Year Manpower On The Eastern Front
| Year | Soviet | German |
|---|---|---|
| 1941 | 5 million | 3.3 million |
| 1942 | 5 million | 3.1 million |
| 1943 | 6.2 million | 2.9 million |
| 1944 | 6.8 million | 3.1 million |
Percentage Of All Allied Bombs Dropped
| Year | % |
|---|---|
| 1940 | .8% |
| 1941 | 2% |
| 1942 | 3% |
| 1943 | 12.8% |
| 1944 | 57.9% |
| 1945 | 23.5% |
Percentage Of Fighters and Bombers KIA or MIA
| Tour Of Duty | % KIA or MIA |
|---|---|
| Fighters (300 combat hours) | 24% |
| Medium bombers (50 missions | 48% |
| Heavy bombers (30 missions) | 71% |
D-Day Statistics
| Unit | Allies | Germans | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Troops | 1 million | 700,000 | 1.43:1 |
| Replacements | 120,000 | 20,000 | 6:1 |
| Other Men | 1.75 million | 780,000 | 2.25:1 |
| Total | 2.87 million | 1.5 million | 1.92:1 |
| Unit | Allies | Germans | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tanks | 5500 | 1400 | 3.93:1 |
| Artillery | 4800 | 3200 | 1.5:1 |
| Others | 2000 | 800 | 2.5:1 |
| Air Force | Bombers | Fighters | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAF | 624 | 2172 | 2796 |
| USAAF | 1922 | 1311 | 3233 |
| Luftwaffe | 400 | 420 | 820 |
| Ratio | 6.4:1 | 8.3:1 | 7.4:1 |
Percentage Of Combat Strength Kept In Non-Divisional Formations (regiment, battalion, etc.)
| Country | % |
|---|---|
| USA | 45% |
| USSR | 20% |
| Germany | 10% |
Total Number Of Weapons During World War 2
| Weapon Type | World | USA | US % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft | 542,000 | 283,000 | 52% |
| Vehicles | 5.1 million | 2.47 million | 48% |
Convoy Battles
| Date | Convoy Code | Ships | Sunk | Tonnage | German Subs | Sunk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 1940 | SC-71, HX-79 | 79 | 32 | 154,600 | 12 | 0 |
| September 1941 | SC-42 | 70 | 18 | 73,200 | 19 | 2 |
| July 1942 | PQ-17 | 42 | 16 | 102,300 | 11 | 0 |
| November 1942 | SC-107 | 42 | 15 | 82,800 | 18 | 3 |
| December 1942 | ONS-154 | 45 | 19 | 74,500 | 19 | 1 |
| March 1943 | SC-121, HX-228 | 119 | 16 | 79,900 | 37 | 2 |
800 U-Boats sank 2640 ships in the Atlantic
| Year | Total Ships Sunk | Sunk By Submarine |
|---|---|---|
| 1939 | 222 | 114 |
| 1940 | 1059 | 471 |
| 1941 | 1299 | 432 |
| 1942 | 1664 | 1160 |
| 1943 | 597 | 377 |
| 1944 | 205 | 132 |
| 1945 | 105 | 56 |
US Daily Ammunition Expenditure In Tons
| Action | Armor divisions | Infantry divisions | 155mm battalions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 436-832 | 353-658 | 66-121 |
| Defense | 596-969 | 472-768 | 86-142 |
| Pursuit | 107 | 83 | 15 |
| Delay | 321 | 256 | 51 |
