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Chad conflict statistics
Organized violence recorded by UCDP, data through 31 Jul 2026. Updated automatically as new monthly releases are published. Population 21,003,705 (World Bank, 2025).
Between 3 May 2026 and 31 Jul 2026, UCDP recorded 7 organized-violence events in Chad, down -22% from 9 in the preceding 90 days. Estimated deaths in the period: 72.
The 12-month total for Chad stands at 25 events and 222 estimated deaths. That is roughly the same as the 12 months before. UCDP's low and high estimates put the death toll between 219 and 247. 60% of events were classed as non-state conflict. Civilian deaths in the same period: 50. Relative to population, that is 1.2 events per million people.
Violence in the last 90 days was concentrated in Lac region (4), which together account for 57% of recorded events.
The most active conflict pairing over the last 12 months was Farmers (Chad) - Herders (Chad) (9 events, 30 estimated deaths).
Monthly reports:Jul 2026Jun 2026May 2026Apr 2026Mar 2026Feb 2026Jan 2026Nov 2025Oct 2025Sep 2025Aug 2025Jul 2025
Events in Chad, last 90 days
Monthly trend
Most affected regions
| Region | Events, 90d | Change | Events, 12m | Deaths, 12m | Last event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lac region | 4 | +100% | 6 | 68 | 9 Jun 2026 |
13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 May 2026 | Lac region | Government of Nigeria vs JAS State-based, 24 civilian, 8 sources | 24 |
| 4 May 2026 | Mamdi department Lac region | Government of Nigeria vs JAS State-based, 8 sources | 24 23–26 |
| 6 Jun 2026 | Mayo Boneye department Mayo-Kebbi Est region | Fulani vs Kim Non-state, 4 sources | 11 10–11 |
| 31 May 2026 | Nya department Logone Oriental region | Farmers (Chad) vs Herders (Chad) Non-state | 6 |
| 9 Jun 2026 | Mamdi department Lac region | Daguia (Buduma) vs Kella Dallah (Buduma) Non-state, 3 sources | 3 |
| 10 Jul 2026 | Tandjilé region | Farmers (Chad) vs Herders (Chad) Non-state | 2 |
| 6 May 2026 | Mamdi department Lac region | Government of Nigeria vs JAS State-based, 4 sources | 2 |
Most recorded parties, last 12 months
| Party | Events | Est. deaths in those events |
|---|---|---|
| Farmers (Chad) | 9 | 30 |
| Herders (Chad) | 9 | 30 |
| Unidentified armed group | 5 | 19 |
| Government of Nigeria | 4 | 59 |
| JAS | 4 | 59 |
| Government of Chad | 3 | 7 |
Conflict pairings, last 12 months
| Pairing (UCDP dyad) | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Farmers (Chad) - Herders (Chad) | 9 | 30 |
| Government of Nigeria - JAS | 4 | 59 |
| Tama - Zaghawa | 2 | 45 |
| Unidentified armed group - Unidentified armed group | 2 | 9 |
| Government of Chad - Civilians | 2 | 1 |
| Bulala - Kreda | 1 | 33 |
Type of violence, last 12 months
| Category | Events | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State-based armed conflict | 7 | 28% |
| Non-state conflict | 15 | 60% |
| One-sided violence against civilians | 3 | 12% |
Long-run view: events per year
| Year | Events | Est. deaths | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 6 | 91 | |
| 2018 | 12 | 168 | |
| 2019 | 24 | 263 | |
| 2020 | 26 | 249 | |
| 2021 | 13 | 667 | |
| 2022 | 12 | 115 | |
| 2023 | 11 | 115 | |
| 2024 | 24 | 195 | |
| 2025 | 21 | 174 | |
| 2026 (to date) | 18 | 172 |
Annual figures from the UCDP GED main release (through the last full year) plus Candidate Events for the current year, which are provisional.
Recent reports and news
Humanitarian reports (ReliefWeb)
- P21 - Tchad | Note de monitoring de protection (Janvier – juin 2026) ReliefWeb, 15 Sep 2026
- UNHCR Chad: 2026 Funding Update (as of 31 October 2026) ReliefWeb, 15 Sep 2026
- Cholera Outbreak in Chad - 2026: DREF Operational Update (MDRTD026) ReliefWeb, 15 Sep 2026
- Situation d'urgence au Tchad I Mise à jour des arrivées du Soudan (13 sep. 2026) ReliefWeb, 14 Sep 2026
- CORE Emergency situation in Chad: Update on arrivals from Sudan (13 Sep 2026) ReliefWeb, 14 Sep 2026
- CORE Situation d'urgence au Tchad : Mise à jour des arrivées du Soudan (13 Sep 2026) ReliefWeb, 14 Sep 2026
- Chad: Sahel Dashboard - Humanitarian Overview – 2026 (As of 9 September 2026) ReliefWeb, 10 Sep 2026
- Cluster Santé Tchad: Veille informationnelle des activités des membres du cluster - Semaine 27 à 30_Juillet 2026 ReliefWeb, 9 Sep 2026
Frequently asked questions
How many conflict events were recorded in Chad in the last 12 months?
UCDP recorded 25 organized-violence events in Chad between 1 Aug 2025 and 31 Jul 2026, with an estimated 222 deaths (range 219 to 247).
Is violence in Chad increasing or decreasing?
Decreasing. Events in the last 90 days (7) were down -22% from the preceding 90 days (9).
Which regions of Chad are most affected?
Over the last 90 days the most events were recorded in Lac region (4).
Who are the main armed actors in Chad?
The parties recorded in the most events over the last 12 months were Farmers (Chad) (9 events), Herders (Chad) (9 events), Unidentified armed group (5 events), Government of Nigeria (4 events).
What kind of violence is recorded in Chad?
UCDP classes events as state-based armed conflict, non-state conflict, or one-sided violence against civilians. In Chad, 60% 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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Monthly reports:Jul 2026Jun 2026May 2026Apr 2026Mar 2026Feb 2026Jan 2026Nov 2025Oct 2025Sep 2025Aug 2025Jul 2025Jun 2025May 2025Mar 2025Feb 2025Jan 2025Dec 2024Nov 2024Oct 2024Sep 2024Aug 2024Jul 2024
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.