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Shan state, Myanmar: conflict statistics
Organized violence recorded by UCDP in Shan state, data through 31 Jul 2026. Population about 6,517,377 (Wikidata).
No events were recorded in Shan state, Myanmar between 3 May 2026 and 31 Jul 2026, down from 1 in the preceding 90 days.
Over the 12 months to 31 Jul 2026, 27 events and 89 estimated deaths were recorded in Shan state. That is -67% on the previous 12 months. 89% of events were classed as state-based armed conflict. Civilian deaths in the same period: 80. Relative to population, that is 4.1 events per million people.
The most active conflict pairing over the last 12 months was Government of Myanmar (Burma) - PSLF (23 events, 78 estimated deaths).
Monthly reports:Feb 2026Dec 2025Nov 2025Oct 2025Sep 2025Aug 2025Jul 2025Jun 2025May 2025Apr 2025Mar 2025Feb 2025
Events in Shan state, last 12 months
Monthly trend
Hotspots within Shan state, last 12 months
| Area (second-level) | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Kyaukme district | 21 | 72 |
| Pa Laung Self-Administered Zone | 4 | 13 |
| Taunggyi district | 2 | 4 |
Deadliest recorded events, last 90 days
No events recorded in this period.
Most recorded parties, last 12 months
| Party | Events | Est. deaths in those events |
|---|---|---|
| Government of Myanmar | 27 | 89 |
| PSLF | 23 | 78 |
| KNPP | 1 | 1 |
Conflict pairings, last 12 months
| Pairing | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Government of Myanmar (Burma) - PSLF | 23 | 78 |
| Government of Myanmar (Burma) - Civilians | 3 | 10 |
| Government of Myanmar (Burma) - KNPP | 1 | 1 |
Type of violence, last 12 months
| Category | Events | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State-based armed conflict | 24 | 89% |
| Non-state conflict | 0 | 0% |
| One-sided violence against civilians | 3 | 11% |
Frequently asked questions
How many conflict events were recorded in Shan state in the last 12 months?
UCDP recorded 27 organized-violence events in Shan state between 1 Aug 2025 and 31 Jul 2026, with an estimated 89 deaths.
Is violence in Shan state increasing or decreasing?
No events were recorded in the last 90 days.
Who are the main armed actors in Shan state?
The parties recorded in the most events over the last 12 months were Government of Myanmar (27 events), PSLF (23 events), KNPP (1 events).
What kind of violence is recorded in Shan state?
UCDP classes events as state-based armed conflict, non-state conflict, or one-sided violence against civilians. In Shan state, 89% 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:Feb 2026Dec 2025Nov 2025Oct 2025Sep 2025Aug 2025Jul 2025Jun 2025May 2025Apr 2025Mar 2025Feb 2025Jan 2025Dec 2024Nov 2024Oct 2024Sep 2024Aug 2024Jul 2024
Other regions of Myanmar
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Region names follow UCDP's first-level administrative coding. Counts use UCDP's "best" fatality estimate. See methodology.