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Tahoua region, Niger: conflict statistics
Organized violence recorded by UCDP in Tahoua region, data through 31 Jul 2026. Population about 3,328,365 (Wikidata).
Tahoua region, Niger recorded nothing in the 90 days to 31 Jul 2026. The previous quarter had 5 events, so the recent lull is a clear break.
The 12-month total for Tahoua region stands at 10 events and 93 estimated deaths. That is +67% on the previous 12 months. UCDP's low and high estimates put the death toll between 91 and 110. 70% of events were classed as state-based armed conflict. Civilian deaths in the same period: 69. Relative to population, that is 3.0 events per million people.
The most active conflict pairing over the last 12 months was Government of Niger - IS (7 events, 28 estimated deaths).
Monthly reports:Mar 2026Feb 2026Jan 2026Dec 2025Oct 2025Sep 2025May 2025Feb 2025Jan 2025Oct 2024Sep 2024Jul 2024
Events in Tahoua region, last 12 months
Monthly trend
Hotspots within Tahoua region, last 12 months
| Area (second-level) | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Birni-N'Konni department | 4 | 47 |
| Tchin Tabaradene department | 2 | 3 |
| Tahoua department | 1 | 3 |
| Illéla department | 1 | 3 |
| Madaoua department | 1 | 3 |
47,676 internally displaced people recorded in Tahoua as of 30 Sep 2025. Source: IOM DTM via HDX HAPI.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| IS | 9 | 92 |
| Government of Niger | 7 | 28 |
| Unidentified armed group | 1 | 1 |
Conflict pairings, last 12 months
| Pairing | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Government of Niger - IS | 7 | 28 |
| IS - Civilians | 2 | 64 |
| Unidentified armed group - Civilians | 1 | 1 |
Type of violence, last 12 months
| Category | Events | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State-based armed conflict | 7 | 70% |
| Non-state conflict | 0 | 0% |
| One-sided violence against civilians | 3 | 30% |
Recent reports mentioning Tahoua region
- 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 - Tahoua -- Personnes relevant de la compétence du HCR - août 2026 ReliefWeb, 15 Sep 2026
Frequently asked questions
How many conflict events were recorded in Tahoua region in the last 12 months?
UCDP recorded 10 organized-violence events in Tahoua region between 1 Aug 2025 and 31 Jul 2026, with an estimated 93 deaths (range 91 to 110).
Is violence in Tahoua region increasing or decreasing?
No events were recorded in the last 90 days.
Who are the main armed actors in Tahoua region?
The parties recorded in the most events over the last 12 months were IS (9 events), Government of Niger (7 events), Unidentified armed group (1 events).
What kind of violence is recorded in Tahoua region?
UCDP classes events as state-based armed conflict, non-state conflict, or one-sided violence against civilians. In Tahoua region, 70% 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.
Other regions of Niger
Tillabéri region · Dosso region · Diffa region
Region names follow UCDP's first-level administrative coding. Counts use UCDP's "best" fatality estimate. See methodology.