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Gitega province, Burundi: conflict statistics
Organized violence recorded by UCDP in Gitega province, data through 31 Jul 2026. Population about 725,223 (Wikidata).
Between 3 May 2026 and 31 Jul 2026, UCDP recorded 1 organized-violence events in Gitega province, Burundi, down -75% from 4 in the preceding 90 days. Estimated deaths in the period: 1.
Over the 12 months to 31 Jul 2026, 8 events and 8 estimated deaths were recorded in Gitega province. That is +14% on the previous 12 months. 100% of events were classed as one-sided violence against civilians. Civilian deaths in the same period: 8. Relative to population, that is 11.0 events per million people.
The most active conflict pairing over the last 12 months was Government of Burundi - Civilians (7 events, 7 estimated deaths).
Monthly reports:Jun 2026Apr 2026Mar 2026Feb 2026Nov 2025Sep 2025Aug 2025Apr 2025Jan 2025Oct 2024Sep 2024Jul 2024
Events in Gitega province, last 12 months
Monthly trend
Hotspots within Gitega province, last 12 months
| Area (second-level) | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Gitega commune | 3 | 3 |
| Bugendana commune | 2 | 2 |
| Karusi commune | 1 | 1 |
| Nyabihanga commune | 1 | 1 |
| Mutaho commune | 1 | 1 |
254 internally displaced people recorded in Gitega as of 30 Sep 2021. Source: IOM DTM via HDX HAPI.
Deadliest recorded events, last 90 days
| Date | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 2026 | Gitega commune Gitega province | Government of Burundi vs Civilians One-sided, 1 civilian | 1 |
Most recorded parties, last 12 months
| Party | Events | Est. deaths in those events |
|---|---|---|
| Government of Burundi | 7 | 7 |
| Unidentified armed group | 1 | 1 |
Conflict pairings, last 12 months
| Pairing | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Government of Burundi - Civilians | 7 | 7 |
| Unidentified armed group - Civilians | 1 | 1 |
Type of violence, last 12 months
| Category | Events | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State-based armed conflict | 0 | 0% |
| Non-state conflict | 0 | 0% |
| One-sided violence against civilians | 8 | 100% |
Frequently asked questions
How many conflict events were recorded in Gitega province in the last 12 months?
UCDP recorded 8 organized-violence events in Gitega province between 1 Aug 2025 and 31 Jul 2026, with an estimated 8 deaths.
Is violence in Gitega province increasing or decreasing?
Decreasing. Events in the last 90 days (1) were down -75% from the preceding 90 days (4).
Who are the main armed actors in Gitega province?
The parties recorded in the most events over the last 12 months were Government of Burundi (7 events), Unidentified armed group (1 events).
What kind of violence is recorded in Gitega province?
UCDP classes events as state-based armed conflict, non-state conflict, or one-sided violence against civilians. In Gitega province, 100% of events over the last 12 months were one-sided violence against civilians.
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.
Other regions of Burundi
Bujumbura province · Buhumuza province
Region names follow UCDP's first-level administrative coding. Counts use UCDP's "best" fatality estimate. See methodology.