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Venezuela conflict statistics
Organized violence recorded by UCDP, data through 31 Jul 2026. Updated automatically as new monthly releases are published. Population 28,516,896 (World Bank, 2025).
Between 3 May 2026 and 31 Jul 2026, UCDP recorded 6 organized-violence events in Venezuela, down -25% from 8 in the preceding 90 days. Estimated deaths in the period: 11.
Over the 12 months to 31 Jul 2026, 18 events and 111 estimated deaths were recorded in Venezuela. That is +500% on the previous 12 months. 61% of events were classed as state-based armed conflict. Civilian deaths in the same period: 9. Relative to population, that is 0.6 events per million people.
The most affected areas over the last 90 days were Carabobo state (1). Together they hold 17% of the period's events.
The most active conflict pairing over the last 12 months was Unidentified armed group - Unidentified armed group (12 events, 25 estimated deaths).
Displacement from Venezuela
Main host countries: Peru (543,291), United States of America (435,298), Spain (283,741), Brazil (182,738), Mexico (41,855). Source: UNHCR Refugee Data Finder, 2025 figures.
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Events in Venezuela, last 90 days
Monthly trend
Most affected regions
| Region | Events, 90d | Change | Events, 12m | Deaths, 12m | Last event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carabobo state | 1 | -75% | 5 | 5 | 29 May 2026 |
6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 May 2026 | Jesús María Semprún municipality Zulia state | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group Non-state | 5 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | Miranda municipality Falcón state | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group Non-state | 2 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | Jesús Enrique Lozada municipality Zulia state | Unidentified armed group vs Civilians One-sided, 1 civilian | 1 |
| 18 Jun 2026 | Jesús María Semprún municipality Zulia state | Government of Venezuela vs ELN State-based | 1 |
| 29 May 2026 | Diego Abarra municipality Carabobo state | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group Non-state | 1 |
| 15 May 2026 | Zulia state | Los Potes de Pólvora vs Civilians One-sided, 1 civilian | 1 |
Most recorded parties, last 12 months
| Party | Events | Est. deaths in those events |
|---|---|---|
| Unidentified armed group | 26 | 52 |
| Government of Venezuela | 2 | 82 |
| Government of United States of America | 1 | 81 |
| ELN | 1 | 1 |
| Los Potes de Pólvora | 1 | 1 |
| Tren del Llano | 1 | 1 |
Conflict pairings, last 12 months
| Pairing (UCDP dyad) | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Unidentified armed group - Unidentified armed group | 12 | 25 |
| Unidentified armed group - Civilians | 2 | 2 |
| Government of United States of America - Government of Venezuela | 1 | 81 |
| Government of Venezuela - ELN | 1 | 1 |
| Los Potes de Pólvora - Civilians | 1 | 1 |
| Tren del Llano - Civilians | 1 | 1 |
Type of violence, last 12 months
| Category | Events | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State-based armed conflict | 11 | 61% |
| Non-state conflict | 3 | 17% |
| One-sided violence against civilians | 4 | 22% |
Long-run view: events per year
| Year | Events | Est. deaths | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 94 | 76 | |
| 2018 | 91 | 94 | |
| 2019 | 76 | 83 | |
| 2020 | 4 | 5 | |
| 2021 | 10 | 20 | |
| 2022 | 23 | 39 | |
| 2023 | 15 | 16 | |
| 2024 | 10 | 12 | |
| 2025 | 1 | 2 | |
| 2026 (to date) | 18 | 111 |
Annual figures from the UCDP GED main release (through the last full year) plus Candidate Events for the current year, which are provisional.
Frequently asked questions
How many conflict events were recorded in Venezuela in the last 12 months?
UCDP recorded 18 organized-violence events in Venezuela between 1 Aug 2025 and 31 Jul 2026, with an estimated 111 deaths.
Is violence in Venezuela increasing or decreasing?
Decreasing. Events in the last 90 days (6) were down -25% from the preceding 90 days (8).
Which regions of Venezuela are most affected?
Over the last 90 days the most events were recorded in Carabobo state (1).
Who are the main armed actors in Venezuela?
The parties recorded in the most events over the last 12 months were Unidentified armed group (26 events), Government of Venezuela (2 events), Government of United States of America (1 events), ELN (1 events).
What kind of violence is recorded in Venezuela?
UCDP classes events as state-based armed conflict, non-state conflict, or one-sided violence against civilians. In Venezuela, 61% 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.
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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.