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Idlib governorate, Syria: conflict statistics
Organized violence recorded by UCDP in Idlib governorate, data through 31 Jul 2026. Population about 1,501,000 (Wikidata).
Idlib governorate, Syria saw 11 recorded events and 13 estimated deaths from 3 May 2026 to 31 Jul 2026. That is +120% on the preceding 90-day period.
The 12-month total for Idlib governorate stands at 23 events and 28 estimated deaths. That is -48% on the previous 12 months. 43% of events were classed as state-based armed conflict. Civilian deaths in the same period: 10. Relative to population, that is 15.3 events per million people.
The most active conflict pairing over the last 12 months was Unidentified armed group - Unidentified armed group (9 events, 11 estimated deaths).
Monthly reports:Jul 2026Jun 2026May 2026Apr 2026Mar 2026Jan 2026Dec 2025Oct 2025Sep 2025Jun 2025Jan 2025Dec 2024
Events in Idlib governorate, last 12 months
Monthly trend
Hotspots within Idlib governorate, last 12 months
| Area (second-level) | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Markaz Idlib district | 8 | 10 |
| Harim district | 5 | 5 |
| Ariha district | 4 | 4 |
| Maarat al-Numaan district | 3 | 6 |
| Jisr ash Shughur district | 2 | 2 |
Deadliest recorded events, last 90 days
| Date | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jul 2026 | Markaz Idlib district Idlib governorate | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group Non-state | 2 |
| 24 May 2026 | Markaz Idlib district Idlib governorate | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group State-based, 2 civilian | 2 |
| 18 Jul 2026 | Maarat al-Numaan district Idlib governorate | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group State-based | 1 |
| 2 Jul 2026 | Ariha district Idlib governorate | Unidentified armed group vs Civilians One-sided, 1 civilian | 1 |
| 28 Jun 2026 | Markaz Idlib district Idlib governorate | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group State-based | 1 |
| 23 Jun 2026 | Markaz Idlib district Idlib governorate | Unidentified armed group vs Civilians One-sided, 1 civilian | 1 |
| 19 Jun 2026 | Markaz Idlib district Idlib governorate | Government of Syria vs IS State-based, 2 sources | 1 |
| 15 Jun 2026 | Harim district Idlib governorate | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group Non-state | 1 |
| 6 Jun 2026 | Idlib governorate | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group State-based | 1 |
| 29 May 2026 | Jisr ash Shughur district Idlib governorate | Unidentified armed group vs Civilians One-sided, 1 civilian | 1 |
Most recorded parties, last 12 months
| Party | Events | Est. deaths in those events |
|---|---|---|
| Unidentified armed group | 25 | 29 |
| IS | 6 | 9 |
| Government of Syria | 5 | 8 |
| SDF | 2 | 2 |
Conflict pairings, last 12 months
| Pairing | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Unidentified armed group - Unidentified armed group | 9 | 11 |
| Unidentified armed group - Civilians | 7 | 7 |
| Government of Syria - IS | 4 | 7 |
| IS - SDF | 2 | 2 |
| Government of Syria - Civilians | 1 | 1 |
Type of violence, last 12 months
| Category | Events | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State-based armed conflict | 10 | 43% |
| Non-state conflict | 5 | 22% |
| One-sided violence against civilians | 8 | 35% |
Frequently asked questions
How many conflict events were recorded in Idlib governorate in the last 12 months?
UCDP recorded 23 organized-violence events in Idlib governorate between 1 Aug 2025 and 31 Jul 2026, with an estimated 28 deaths.
Is violence in Idlib governorate increasing or decreasing?
Increasing. Events in the last 90 days (11) were up +120% on the preceding 90 days (5).
Who are the main armed actors in Idlib governorate?
The parties recorded in the most events over the last 12 months were Unidentified armed group (25 events), IS (6 events), Government of Syria (5 events), SDF (2 events).
What kind of violence is recorded in Idlib governorate?
UCDP classes events as state-based armed conflict, non-state conflict, or one-sided violence against civilians. In Idlib governorate, 43% 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 2026May 2026Apr 2026Mar 2026Jan 2026Dec 2025Oct 2025Sep 2025Jun 2025Jan 2025Dec 2024Nov 2024Oct 2024Sep 2024Aug 2024Jul 2024
Other regions of Syria
Aleppo governorate · Deir ez Zor governorate · Hamah governorate · Rif Dimashq governorate · Al Hasakah governorate · Homs governorate · Daraa governorate · Ar Raqqah governorate · Damascus governorate · As Suwayda governorate · Latakia governorate
Region names follow UCDP's first-level administrative coding. Counts use UCDP's "best" fatality estimate. See methodology.