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Şan‘ā’ governorate, Yemen: conflict statistics
Organized violence recorded by UCDP in Şan‘ā’ governorate, data through 31 Jul 2026.
Between 3 May 2026 and 31 Jul 2026, UCDP recorded 1 organized-violence events in Şan‘ā’ governorate, Yemen, down -67% from 3 in the preceding 90 days. Estimated deaths in the period: 1.
Over the 12 months to 31 Jul 2026, 7 events and 26 estimated deaths were recorded in Şan‘ā’ governorate. That is -22% on the previous 12 months. UCDP's low and high estimates put the death toll between 19 and 36. 57% of events were classed as state-based armed conflict. Civilian deaths in the same period: 6.
The most active conflict pairing over the last 12 months was Government of Yemen (North Yemen) - Forces of the Presidential Leadership Council (3 events, 3 estimated deaths).
Monthly reports:May 2026Apr 2026Mar 2026Nov 2025Oct 2025Aug 2025Jul 2025May 2025Apr 2025Mar 2025Feb 2025Jan 2025
Events in Şan‘ā’ governorate, last 12 months
Monthly trend
Hotspots within Şan‘ā’ governorate, last 12 months
| Area (second-level) | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Nihm district | 3 | 4 |
| Banī Maţar district | 1 | 20 |
| Bilād ar Rūs district | 1 | 1 |
| Arḩab district | 1 | 1 |
| Banī Ḩushaysh district | 1 | 0 |
Deadliest recorded events, last 90 days
| Date | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 May 2026 | Nihm district Şan‘ā’ governorate | Government of Yemen vs Forces of the Presidential Leadership Council State-based, 1 civilian, 2 sources | 1 |
Most recorded parties, last 12 months
| Party | Events | Est. deaths in those events |
|---|---|---|
| Government of Yemen | 6 | 25 |
| Forces of the Presidential Leadership Council | 3 | 3 |
| Unidentified armed group | 2 | 2 |
| Government of Israel | 1 | 20 |
Conflict pairings, last 12 months
| Pairing | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Government of Yemen (North Yemen) - Forces of the Presidential Leadership Council | 3 | 3 |
| Government of Yemen (North Yemen) - Civilians | 2 | 2 |
| Government of Israel - Government of Yemen (North Yemen) | 1 | 20 |
| Unidentified armed group - Unidentified armed group | 1 | 1 |
Type of violence, last 12 months
| Category | Events | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State-based armed conflict | 4 | 57% |
| Non-state conflict | 1 | 14% |
| One-sided violence against civilians | 2 | 29% |
Frequently asked questions
How many conflict events were recorded in Şan‘ā’ governorate in the last 12 months?
UCDP recorded 7 organized-violence events in Şan‘ā’ governorate between 1 Aug 2025 and 31 Jul 2026, with an estimated 26 deaths (range 19 to 36).
Is violence in Şan‘ā’ governorate increasing or decreasing?
Decreasing. Events in the last 90 days (1) were down -67% from the preceding 90 days (3).
Who are the main armed actors in Şan‘ā’ governorate?
The parties recorded in the most events over the last 12 months were Government of Yemen (6 events), Forces of the Presidential Leadership Council (3 events), Unidentified armed group (2 events), Government of Israel (1 events).
What kind of violence is recorded in Şan‘ā’ governorate?
UCDP classes events as state-based armed conflict, non-state conflict, or one-sided violence against civilians. In Şan‘ā’ governorate, 57% 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:May 2026Apr 2026Mar 2026Nov 2025Oct 2025Aug 2025Jul 2025May 2025Apr 2025Mar 2025Feb 2025Jan 2025Jul 2024
Other regions of Yemen
Taiz governorate · Şa‘dah governorate · Marib governorate · Dali governorate · Hudaydah governorate · al-Jawf governorate · Amran governorate · Ḩaḑramawt governorate · Shabwah governorate · Laḩij governorate · Bayda governorate · Abyan governorate
Region names follow UCDP's first-level administrative coding. Counts use UCDP's "best" fatality estimate. See methodology.