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Nariño department, Colombia: conflict statistics
Organized violence recorded by UCDP in Nariño department, data through 31 Jul 2026. Population about 1,627,589 (Wikidata).
Nariño department, Colombia saw 5 recorded events and 16 estimated deaths from 3 May 2026 to 31 Jul 2026. That is +25% on the preceding 90-day period.
The 12-month total for Nariño department stands at 13 events and 34 estimated deaths. That is +30% on the previous 12 months. 38% of events were classed as state-based armed conflict. Civilian deaths in the same period: 5. Relative to population, that is 8.0 events per million people.
The most active conflict pairing over the last 12 months was Government of Colombia - FARC-EMC (3 events, 12 estimated deaths).
Monthly reports:Jul 2026Jun 2026Apr 2026Mar 2026Feb 2026Jan 2026Aug 2025Jun 2025May 2025Apr 2025Mar 2025Feb 2025
Events in Nariño department, last 12 months
Monthly trend
Hotspots within Nariño department, last 12 months
| Area (second-level) | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Policarpa municipality | 2 | 4 |
| Los Andes municipality | 1 | 8 |
| Cumbal municipality | 1 | 3 |
| Leiva municipality | 1 | 3 |
| Ipiales municipality | 1 | 3 |
| Mallama municipality | 1 | 3 |
| Samaniego municipality | 1 | 3 |
| Consacá municipality | 1 | 3 |
| Tumaco municipality | 1 | 1 |
| Ricaurte municipality | 1 | 1 |
Deadliest recorded events, last 90 days
| Date | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jun 2026 | Los Andes municipality Nariño department | Government of Colombia vs FARC-EMC State-based | 8 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | Cumbal municipality Nariño department | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group Non-state | 3 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | Leiva municipality Nariño department | Government of Colombia vs FARC-EMC State-based | 3 |
| 14 Jun 2026 | Tumaco municipality Nariño department | Unidentified armed group vs Civilians One-sided, 1 civilian, 2 sources | 1 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | Nariño department | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group State-based | 1 |
Most recorded parties, last 12 months
| Party | Events | Est. deaths in those events |
|---|---|---|
| FARC-EMC | 7 | 22 |
| Unidentified armed group | 5 | 9 |
| Government of Colombia | 4 | 15 |
| FARC - Segunda Marquetalia | 2 | 4 |
| Guerrilla Coordinadora Nacional Ejército Bolivariano | 1 | 3 |
| Autodefensas Campesinas de Nariño | 1 | 3 |
Conflict pairings, last 12 months
| Pairing | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Government of Colombia - FARC-EMC | 3 | 12 |
| Unidentified armed group - Unidentified armed group | 2 | 4 |
| FARC-EMC - Civilians | 2 | 4 |
| Government of Colombia - Guerrilla Coordinadora Nacional Ejército Bolivariano | 1 | 3 |
| FARC-EMC - FARC - Segunda Marquetalia | 1 | 3 |
| Autodefensas Campesinas de Nariño - FARC-EMC | 1 | 3 |
Type of violence, last 12 months
| Category | Events | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State-based armed conflict | 5 | 38% |
| Non-state conflict | 3 | 23% |
| One-sided violence against civilians | 5 | 38% |
Frequently asked questions
How many conflict events were recorded in Nariño department in the last 12 months?
UCDP recorded 13 organized-violence events in Nariño department between 1 Aug 2025 and 31 Jul 2026, with an estimated 34 deaths.
Is violence in Nariño department increasing or decreasing?
Increasing. Events in the last 90 days (5) were up +25% on the preceding 90 days (4).
Who are the main armed actors in Nariño department?
The parties recorded in the most events over the last 12 months were FARC-EMC (7 events), Unidentified armed group (5 events), Government of Colombia (4 events), FARC - Segunda Marquetalia (2 events).
What kind of violence is recorded in Nariño department?
UCDP classes events as state-based armed conflict, non-state conflict, or one-sided violence against civilians. In Nariño department, 38% 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.
Monthly reports:Jul 2026Jun 2026Apr 2026Mar 2026Feb 2026Jan 2026Aug 2025Jun 2025May 2025Apr 2025Mar 2025Feb 2025Jan 2025Dec 2024Nov 2024Jul 2024
Other regions of Colombia
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Region names follow UCDP's first-level administrative coding. Counts use UCDP's "best" fatality estimate. See methodology.