Summary
In 2025, the Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED) recorded over 240,000 deaths across 204,605 conflict events globally. Hotspots with the highest levels of violence included Ukraine, Sudan, the Israel-Palestinian conflict, and several others. Ukraine saw the deadliest conflict, with about 78,000 people killed.
Key Facts
- ACLED recorded 204,605 conflict events between December 1, 2024, and November 28, 2025.
- Over 240,000 people died globally due to these conflicts.
- Ukraine experienced the deadliest conflict with nearly 78,000 fatalities.
- The Israel-Palestinian conflict and the war in Ukraine accounted for 40% of global conflict events.
- Sudan had over 17,000 civilian deaths, making it the deadliest conflict in Africa for civilians.
- Myanmar saw over 13,700 conflict-related deaths.
- Gang violence was significant in Latin America, affecting countries like Brazil, Ecuador, Haiti, and Mexico.
- Six percent of the global population was exposed to conflict in 2025.
