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Iraq conflict statistics
Organized violence recorded by UCDP, data through 31 Jul 2026. Updated automatically as new monthly releases are published.
Recorded violence in Iraq eased over the 90 days to 31 Jul 2026: 19 events compared with 49 in the prior quarter (-61%). Estimated deaths: 73.
Over the 12 months to 31 Jul 2026, 78 events and 251 estimated deaths were recorded in Iraq. That is -64% on the previous 12 months. 91% of events were classed as state-based armed conflict. Civilian deaths in the same period: 17.
The most affected areas over the last 90 days were Kirkūk province (7), Arbīl province (3), Nīnawá province (3). Together they hold 68% of the period's events.
The most frequently recorded parties over the last 12 months were Government of Iraq, Government of Israel, Government of United States of America, Government of Iran.
Events in Iraq, last 90 days
Monthly trend
Most affected regions
| Region | Events, 90d | Change | Events, 12m | Deaths, 12m | Last event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkūk province | 7 | +40% | 15 | 47 | 5 Jul 2026 |
| Arbīl province | 3 | -57% | 10 | 18 | 18 Jul 2026 |
| Nīnawá province | 3 | -40% | 8 | 17 | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Al Anbār province | 2 | -75% | 12 | 67 | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Sulaymānīyah province | 1 | -80% | 6 | 14 | 17 Jul 2026 |
| Baghdād province | 0 | -100% | 7 | 18 | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Şalāḩ ad Dīn province | 0 | -100% | 5 | 13 | 21 Mar 2026 |
8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jul 2026 | — | Government of Yemen (North Yemen) vs Forces of the Presidential Leadership Council State-based | 26 |
| 17 Jul 2026 | Sulaymānīyah province | Government of Iran vs Komalah State-based | 9 |
| 5 Jul 2026 | Kirkūk province | Government of Iraq vs IS State-based | 5 |
| 27 May 2026 | Kirkūk province | Government of Iraq vs IS State-based | 4 |
| 23 May 2026 | Kirkūk province | Government of Iraq vs IS State-based | 4 |
| 11 Jun 2026 | Kirkūk province | Government of Iraq vs IS State-based | 3 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | Nīnawá province | Government of Iraq vs IS State-based | 3 |
| 23 May 2026 | Nīnawá province | Government of Iraq vs IS State-based | 3 |
| 6 May 2026 | Kirkūk province | Government of Iraq vs IS State-based | 3 |
| 5 Jul 2026 | Kirkūk province | Government of Iraq vs IS State-based | 2 |
Most recorded parties, last 12 months
| Party | Events | Est. deaths in those events |
|---|---|---|
| Government of Iraq | 44 | 166 |
| Government of Israel, Government of United States of America | 31 | 112 |
| Government of Iran | 23 | 46 |
| IS | 21 | 64 |
| Unidentified armed group | 16 | 30 |
| Komalah | 5 | 13 |
Type of violence, last 12 months
| Category | Events | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State-based armed conflict | 71 | 91% |
| Non-state conflict | 3 | 4% |
| One-sided violence against civilians | 4 | 5% |
Long-run view: events per year
| Year | Events | Est. deaths | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 618 | 11,437 | |
| 2018 | 274 | 1,468 | |
| 2019 | 301 | 997 | |
| 2020 | 282 | 961 | |
| 2021 | 373 | 1,027 | |
| 2022 | 380 | 1,039 | |
| 2023 | 249 | 512 | |
| 2024 | 287 | 440 | |
| 2025 | 91 | 137 | |
| 2026 (to date) | 71 | 229 |
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)
- UNHCR Iraq: 2026 Funding Update (as of 31 August 2026) ReliefWeb, 15 Sep 2026
- Communication with Communities factsheet, UNHCR Iraq, August 2026 ReliefWeb, 14 Sep 2026
- WFP Iraq Country Brief, August 2026 (Reporting Period: June - July 2026) ReliefWeb, 3 Sep 2026
- GIEWS Country Brief: The Republic of Iraq 01-September-2026 ReliefWeb, 2 Sep 2026
- Iraq Imminent Population Movement 2026: Imminent DREF Final Report (MDRIQ020) ReliefWeb, 2 Sep 2026
- UNHCR Iraq Monthly Update July 2026 ReliefWeb, 19 Aug 2026
- Refugees & Asylum seekers population in Iraq, July 2026 ReliefWeb, 16 Aug 2026
- Update on Internal Displacement in Iraq (As of June 2026) ReliefWeb, 9 Aug 2026
Frequently asked questions
How many conflict events were recorded in Iraq in the last 12 months?
UCDP recorded 78 organized-violence events in Iraq between 1 Aug 2025 and 31 Jul 2026, with an estimated 251 deaths.
Is violence in Iraq increasing or decreasing?
Decreasing. Events in the last 90 days (19) were down -61% from the preceding 90 days (49).
Which regions of Iraq are most affected?
Over the last 90 days the most events were recorded in Kirkūk province (7), Arbīl province (3), Nīnawá province (3), Al Anbār province (2), Sulaymānīyah province (1).
What kind of violence is recorded in Iraq?
UCDP classes events as state-based armed conflict, non-state conflict, or one-sided violence against civilians. In Iraq, 91% 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.
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.