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Kayah state, Myanmar: conflict statistics
Organized violence recorded by UCDP in Kayah state, data through 31 Jul 2026. Population about 296,903 (Wikidata).
Between 3 May 2026 and 31 Jul 2026, UCDP recorded 3 organized-violence events in Kayah state, Myanmar, down -25% from 4 in the preceding 90 days. Estimated deaths in the period: 3.
Over the 12 months to 31 Jul 2026, 13 events and 57 estimated deaths were recorded in Kayah state. That is +18% on the previous 12 months. 100% of events were classed as state-based armed conflict. Civilian deaths in the same period: 55. Relative to population, that is 43.8 events per million people.
The most active conflict pairing over the last 12 months was Government of Myanmar (Burma) - KNPP (10 events, 54 estimated deaths).
Monthly reports:Jul 2026Jun 2026Mar 2026Feb 2026Jan 2026Nov 2025Oct 2025Sep 2025Aug 2025Jul 2025Jun 2025Apr 2025
Events in Kayah state, last 12 months
Monthly trend
Hotspots within Kayah state, last 12 months
| Area (second-level) | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Loikaw district | 6 | 8 |
| Bawlakhe district | 5 | 45 |
Deadliest recorded events, last 90 days
| Date | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jul 2026 | Loikaw district Kayah state | Government of Myanmar vs SCEF State-based | 1 |
| 4 Jun 2026 | Loikaw district Kayah state | Government of Myanmar vs SCEF State-based, 1 civilian, 4 sources | 1 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | Kayah state | Government of Myanmar vs SCEF State-based, 1 civilian | 1 |
Most recorded parties, last 12 months
| Party | Events | Est. deaths in those events |
|---|---|---|
| Government of Myanmar | 13 | 57 |
| KNPP | 10 | 54 |
| SCEF | 3 | 3 |
Conflict pairings, last 12 months
| Pairing | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Government of Myanmar (Burma) - KNPP | 10 | 54 |
| Government of Myanmar (Burma) - SCEF | 3 | 3 |
Type of violence, last 12 months
| Category | Events | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State-based armed conflict | 13 | 100% |
| Non-state conflict | 0 | 0% |
| One-sided violence against civilians | 0 | 0% |
Frequently asked questions
How many conflict events were recorded in Kayah state in the last 12 months?
UCDP recorded 13 organized-violence events in Kayah state between 1 Aug 2025 and 31 Jul 2026, with an estimated 57 deaths.
Is violence in Kayah state increasing or decreasing?
Decreasing. Events in the last 90 days (3) were down -25% from the preceding 90 days (4).
Who are the main armed actors in Kayah state?
The parties recorded in the most events over the last 12 months were Government of Myanmar (13 events), KNPP (10 events), SCEF (3 events).
What kind of violence is recorded in Kayah state?
UCDP classes events as state-based armed conflict, non-state conflict, or one-sided violence against civilians. In Kayah state, 100% 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 2026Mar 2026Feb 2026Jan 2026Nov 2025Oct 2025Sep 2025Aug 2025Jul 2025Jun 2025Apr 2025Jan 2025Dec 2024Nov 2024Sep 2024Jul 2024
Other regions of Myanmar
Sagaing region · Magway region · Bago region · Rakhine state · Chin state · Mandalay region · Mon state · Kachin state · Tanintharyi region · Kayin state · Shan state
Region names follow UCDP's first-level administrative coding. Counts use UCDP's "best" fatality estimate. See methodology.