Deaths in armed conflicts by region in India

India: Deaths in armed conflicts by region was 76 in 2026. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2026)
76
Change on year
down 87.5%
World rank
22nd
of 196 countries
All-time high
4,785
in 1990
All-time low
76
in 2026
Years of data
38
1989–2026

Deaths in armed conflicts by region in India, 1989–2026

01.0k2.0k3.0k4.0k5.0k1989200720261989: 1.8k1990: 4.8k1991: 3.7k1992: 4.1k1993: 2.3k1994: 1.4k1995: 1.0k1996: 1.2k1997: 1.4k1998: 1.5k1999: 2.4k2000: 4.0k2001: 1.8k2002: 2.9k2003: 2.2k2004: 2.4k2005: 1.8k2006: 2.1k2007: 1.6k2008: 1.8k2009: 1.5k2010: 1.5k2011: 6902012: 7492013: 5932014: 6512015: 5692016: 7212017: 8002018: 8992019: 7022020: 6952021: 4682022: 3532023: 3572024: 5192025: 6092026: 76

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2026, deaths in armed conflicts by region in India stood at 76. That is the lowest value across all 38 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 87.5% on the previous year and down 89.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, deaths in armed conflicts by region in India peaked at 4,785 in 1990 and was at its lowest, 76, in 2026.

India ranks 22nd of 196 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 1,794 1,794 1,794 1
1990s 2,378 1,021 4,785 10
2000s 2,206 1,500 3,967 10
2010s 792.2 569 1,548 10
2020s 439.57 76 695 7

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Frequently asked questions

What is deaths in armed conflicts by region in India?
Deaths in armed conflicts by region in India was 76 in 2026, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest deaths in armed conflicts by region recorded in India?
The highest recorded value was 4,785 in 1990.
What is the lowest deaths in armed conflicts by region recorded in India?
The lowest recorded value was 76 in 2026.
How does India rank for deaths in armed conflicts by region?
India ranks 22nd out of 196 countries with data for 2026.
Is deaths in armed conflicts by region rising or falling in India?
Over the last ten years it is down 89.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this India data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Deaths in armed conflicts by region. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Deaths in armed conflicts by region
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
196 places, 7,448 data points, 1989–2026
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