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Niger conflict statistics
Organized violence recorded by UCDP, data through 31 Jul 2026. Updated automatically as new monthly releases are published.
Recorded violence in Niger eased over the 90 days to 31 Jul 2026: 31 events compared with 55 in the prior quarter (-44%). Estimated deaths: 497.
Over the 12 months to 31 Jul 2026, 146 events and 1,244 estimated deaths were recorded in Niger. That is +17% on the previous 12 months. 64% of events were classed as state-based armed conflict. Civilian deaths in the same period: 432.
The most affected areas over the last 90 days were Tillabéri region (19), Dosso region (7), Diffa region (3). Together they hold 94% of the period's events.
The most frequently recorded parties over the last 12 months were IS, Government of Niger, Unidentified armed group.
Events in Niger, last 90 days
Monthly trend
Most affected regions
| Region | Events, 90d | Change | Events, 12m | Deaths, 12m | Last event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tillabéri region | 19 | -27% | 78 | 822 | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Dosso region | 7 | -22% | 23 | 178 | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Diffa region | 3 | -57% | 21 | 73 | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Tahoua region | 0 | -100% | 10 | 93 | 26 Mar 2026 |
2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 May 2026 | Tillabéri region | Government of Niger vs JNIM State-based, 2 civilian | 67 |
| 17 Jun 2026 | Tillabéri region | Government of Niger vs IS State-based | 58 |
| 17 Jun 2026 | Tillabéri region | Government of Niger vs IS State-based | 51 |
| 30 Jun 2026 | Tillabéri region | Government of Niger vs JNIM State-based | 46 |
| 18 Jun 2026 | Niamey region | Government of Niger vs JNIM State-based, 2 civilian | 35 |
| 17 Jul 2026 | Dosso region | IS vs Civilians One-sided | 33 |
| 17 Jul 2026 | Tillabéri region | Government of Niger vs IS State-based | 31 |
| 4 May 2026 | Tillabéri region | Government of Niger vs Civilians One-sided, 28 civilian | 28 |
| 31 Jul 2026 | Dosso region | Government of Niger vs IS State-based | 21 |
| 30 Jun 2026 | Tillabéri region | Government of Niger vs JNIM State-based | 20 |
Most recorded parties, last 12 months
| Party | Events | Est. deaths in those events |
|---|---|---|
| IS | 85 | 779 |
| Government of Niger | 77 | 793 |
| Unidentified armed group | 52 | 245 |
| JNIM | 22 | 250 |
| JAS | 6 | 34 |
| Government of Nigeria | 5 | 33 |
Type of violence, last 12 months
| Category | Events | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State-based armed conflict | 94 | 64% |
| Non-state conflict | 8 | 5% |
| One-sided violence against civilians | 44 | 30% |
Long-run view: events per year
| Year | Events | Est. deaths | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 16 | 248 | |
| 2018 | 25 | 181 | |
| 2019 | 72 | 454 | |
| 2020 | 68 | 820 | |
| 2021 | 78 | 1,130 | |
| 2022 | 73 | 664 | |
| 2023 | 97 | 513 | |
| 2024 | 88 | 1,235 | |
| 2025 | 137 | 1,117 | |
| 2026 (to date) | 102 | 930 |
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)
- Le Niger Points forts du projet - Réponse rapide pour la restauration des moyens de vie des ménages touchés par les inondations dans les régions de Diffa, Tahoua et Zinder - OSRO/NER/085/BEL ReliefWeb, 16 Sep 2026
- UNHCR Niger - Tillaberi Map Population of Concern - Aout 2026 ReliefWeb, 15 Sep 2026
- UNHCR Niger - Niamey Map Population of Concern - Aout 2026 ReliefWeb, 15 Sep 2026
- UNHCR Niger - Diffa Personnes relevant de la compétence du HCR - aout 2026 ReliefWeb, 15 Sep 2026
- UNHCR Niger - Maradi -- Personnes relevant de la compétence du HCR - Août 2026 ReliefWeb, 15 Sep 2026
- UNHCR Niger - Tahoua -- Personnes relevant de la compétence du HCR - août 2026 ReliefWeb, 15 Sep 2026
- UNHCR Niger - Agadez - Personnes relevant de la compétence du HCR - Août 2026 ReliefWeb, 15 Sep 2026
- WFP Niger Country Brief, September 2026 ReliefWeb, 14 Sep 2026
Frequently asked questions
How many conflict events were recorded in Niger in the last 12 months?
UCDP recorded 146 organized-violence events in Niger between 1 Aug 2025 and 31 Jul 2026, with an estimated 1,244 deaths.
Is violence in Niger increasing or decreasing?
Decreasing. Events in the last 90 days (31) were down -44% from the preceding 90 days (55).
Which regions of Niger are most affected?
Over the last 90 days the most events were recorded in Tillabéri region (19), Dosso region (7), Diffa region (3).
What kind of violence is recorded in Niger?
UCDP classes events as state-based armed conflict, non-state conflict, or one-sided violence against civilians. In Niger, 64% 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.