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Belize conflict statistics
Organized violence recorded by UCDP, data through 31 Jul 2026. Updated automatically as new monthly releases are published. Population 422,924 (World Bank, 2025).
No events were recorded in Belize between 3 May 2026 and 31 Jul 2026, down from 9 in the preceding 90 days.
Over the 12 months to 31 Jul 2026, 11 events and 15 estimated deaths were recorded in Belize. 91% of events were classed as non-state conflict. Relative to population, that is 26.0 events per million people.
The most active conflict pairing over the last 12 months was Unidentified armed group - Unidentified armed group (11 events, 15 estimated deaths).
Monthly reports:Apr 2026Mar 2026Feb 2026Jan 2026
Events in Belize, last 90 days
Monthly trend
Most affected regions
| Region | Events, 90d | Change | Events, 12m | Deaths, 12m | Last event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belize district | 0 | -100% | 5 | 7 | 21 Apr 2026 |
4 further first-level administrative areas had fewer than 5 recorded events in the last 12 months and are not listed separately.
Deadliest recorded events, last 90 days
No events recorded in this period.
Most recorded parties, last 12 months
| Party | Events | Est. deaths in those events |
|---|---|---|
| Unidentified armed group | 22 | 30 |
Conflict pairings, last 12 months
| Pairing (UCDP dyad) | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Unidentified armed group - Unidentified armed group | 11 | 15 |
Type of violence, last 12 months
| Category | Events | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State-based armed conflict | 1 | 9% |
| Non-state conflict | 10 | 91% |
| One-sided violence against civilians | 0 | 0% |
Frequently asked questions
How many conflict events were recorded in Belize in the last 12 months?
UCDP recorded 11 organized-violence events in Belize between 1 Aug 2025 and 31 Jul 2026, with an estimated 15 deaths.
Is violence in Belize increasing or decreasing?
No events were recorded in the last 90 days.
Who are the main armed actors in Belize?
The parties recorded in the most events over the last 12 months were Unidentified armed group (22 events).
What kind of violence is recorded in Belize?
UCDP classes events as state-based armed conflict, non-state conflict, or one-sided violence against civilians. In Belize, 91% of events over the last 12 months were non-state conflict.
Where does this data come from?
Event counts and death estimates come from the Uppsala Conflict Data Program (UCDP) Georeferenced Event Dataset and its monthly Candidate Events releases, published under CC BY 4.0. Figures use UCDP's "best" fatality estimate. Data on this page runs through 31 Jul 2026.
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Counts use UCDP's "best" fatality estimate. Candidate Events for the current year are provisional and may be revised in the next annual GED release. See methodology.