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Benin conflict statistics
Organized violence recorded by UCDP, data through 31 Jul 2026. Updated automatically as new monthly releases are published. Population 14,814,460 (World Bank, 2025).
Recorded violence in Benin eased over the 90 days to 31 Jul 2026: 2 events compared with 5 in the prior quarter (-60%). Estimated deaths: 6.
The 12-month total for Benin stands at 17 events and 45 estimated deaths. That is -48% on the previous 12 months. UCDP's low and high estimates put the death toll between 41 and 73. 94% of events were classed as state-based armed conflict. Civilian deaths in the same period: 9. Relative to population, that is 1.1 events per million people.
Violence in the last 90 days was concentrated in Borgou department (1), which together account for 50% of recorded events.
The most active conflict pairing over the last 12 months was Government of Benin - JNIM (16 events, 36 estimated deaths).
Displacement from Benin
Main host countries: France (936), Germany (932), Canada (766), Italy (474), United States of America (448). Source: UNHCR Refugee Data Finder, 2025 figures.
Monthly reports:Jul 2026May 2026Mar 2026Feb 2026Jan 2026Oct 2025Sep 2025Aug 2025Jul 2025Jun 2025Apr 2025Feb 2025
Events in Benin, last 90 days
Monthly trend
Most affected regions
| Region | Events, 90d | Change | Events, 12m | Deaths, 12m | Last event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Borgou department | 1 | 0% | 6 | 16 | 7 May 2026 |
| Alibori department | 0 | -100% | 7 | 22 | 4 Mar 2026 |
2 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
| Date | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jul 2026 | Kouandé commune Atacora department | Government of Benin vs JNIM State-based | 6 |
| 7 May 2026 | Borgou department | Government of Benin vs JNIM State-based, 3 sources | 0 0–7 |
Most recorded parties, last 12 months
| Party | Events | Est. deaths in those events |
|---|---|---|
| JNIM | 17 | 45 |
| Government of Benin | 16 | 36 |
Conflict pairings, last 12 months
| Pairing (UCDP dyad) | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Government of Benin - JNIM | 16 | 36 |
| JNIM - Civilians | 1 | 9 |
Type of violence, last 12 months
| Category | Events | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State-based armed conflict | 16 | 94% |
| Non-state conflict | 0 | 0% |
| One-sided violence against civilians | 1 | 6% |
Long-run view: events per year
| Year | Events | Est. deaths | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2021 | 6 | 11 | |
| 2022 | 8 | 30 | |
| 2023 | 20 | 46 | |
| 2024 | 29 | 85 | |
| 2025 | 31 | 160 | |
| 2026 (to date) | 8 | 28 |
Annual figures from the UCDP GED main release (through the last full year) plus Candidate Events for the current year, which are provisional.
Frequently asked questions
How many conflict events were recorded in Benin in the last 12 months?
UCDP recorded 17 organized-violence events in Benin between 1 Aug 2025 and 31 Jul 2026, with an estimated 45 deaths (range 41 to 73).
Is violence in Benin increasing or decreasing?
Decreasing. Events in the last 90 days (2) were down -60% from the preceding 90 days (5).
Which regions of Benin are most affected?
Over the last 90 days the most events were recorded in Borgou department (1).
Who are the main armed actors in Benin?
The parties recorded in the most events over the last 12 months were JNIM (17 events), Government of Benin (16 events).
What kind of violence is recorded in Benin?
UCDP classes events as state-based armed conflict, non-state conflict, or one-sided violence against civilians. In Benin, 94% of events over the last 12 months were state-based armed 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.