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Rio de Janeiro state, Brazil: conflict statistics
Organized violence recorded by UCDP in Rio de Janeiro state, data through 31 Jul 2026. Population about 16,718,956 (Wikidata).
Recorded violence in Rio de Janeiro state, Brazil eased over the 90 days to 31 Jul 2026: 2 events compared with 4 in the prior quarter (-50%). Estimated deaths: 3.
The 12-month total for Rio de Janeiro state stands at 13 events and 19 estimated deaths. That is -58% on the previous 12 months. 69% of events were classed as non-state conflict. Civilian deaths in the same period: 14. Relative to population, that is 0.8 events per million people.
The most active conflict pairing over the last 12 months was Comando Vermelho - Terceiro Comando Puro (8 events, 11 estimated deaths).
Monthly reports:May 2026Apr 2026Mar 2026Dec 2025Nov 2025Oct 2025Aug 2025Jul 2025Jun 2025May 2025Apr 2025Mar 2025
Events in Rio de Janeiro state, last 12 months
Monthly trend
Hotspots within Rio de Janeiro state, last 12 months
| Area (second-level) | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Rio de Janeiro municipality | 11 | 17 |
| Japeri municipality | 1 | 1 |
| Niterói municipality | 1 | 1 |
Deadliest recorded events, last 90 days
| Date | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 May 2026 | Rio de Janeiro municipality Rio de Janeiro state | Government of Brazil vs Civilians One-sided, 2 civilian | 2 |
| 17 May 2026 | Rio de Janeiro municipality Rio de Janeiro state | Comando Vermelho vs Terceiro Comando Puro Non-state, 1 civilian | 1 |
Most recorded parties, last 12 months
| Party | Events | Est. deaths in those events |
|---|---|---|
| Comando Vermelho | 10 | 15 |
| Terceiro Comando Puro | 9 | 12 |
| Unidentified armed group | 2 | 2 |
| Government of Brazil | 1 | 2 |
Conflict pairings, last 12 months
| Pairing | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Comando Vermelho - Terceiro Comando Puro | 8 | 11 |
| Comando Vermelho - Civilians | 2 | 4 |
| Government of Brazil - Civilians | 1 | 2 |
| Unidentified armed group - Unidentified armed group | 1 | 1 |
| Terceiro Comando Puro - Civilians | 1 | 1 |
Type of violence, last 12 months
| Category | Events | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State-based armed conflict | 0 | 0% |
| Non-state conflict | 9 | 69% |
| One-sided violence against civilians | 4 | 31% |
Frequently asked questions
How many conflict events were recorded in Rio de Janeiro state in the last 12 months?
UCDP recorded 13 organized-violence events in Rio de Janeiro state between 1 Aug 2025 and 31 Jul 2026, with an estimated 19 deaths.
Is violence in Rio de Janeiro state increasing or decreasing?
Decreasing. Events in the last 90 days (2) were down -50% from the preceding 90 days (4).
Who are the main armed actors in Rio de Janeiro state?
The parties recorded in the most events over the last 12 months were Comando Vermelho (10 events), Terceiro Comando Puro (9 events), Unidentified armed group (2 events), Government of Brazil (1 events).
What kind of violence is recorded in Rio de Janeiro state?
UCDP classes events as state-based armed conflict, non-state conflict, or one-sided violence against civilians. In Rio de Janeiro state, 69% 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.
Monthly reports:May 2026Apr 2026Mar 2026Dec 2025Nov 2025Oct 2025Aug 2025Jul 2025Jun 2025May 2025Apr 2025Mar 2025Feb 2025Jan 2025Dec 2024Nov 2024Oct 2024Aug 2024Jul 2024
Other regions of Brazil
Amazonas state · Amapá state · Acre state · Rio Grande do Norte state · Roraima state · Maranhão state · Piauí state
Region names follow UCDP's first-level administrative coding. Counts use UCDP's "best" fatality estimate. See methodology.