Deaths in armed conflicts by region in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Deaths in armed conflicts by region was 12 deaths in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Deaths in armed conflicts by region in United Arab Emirates, 1989–2026
Source: Uppsala Conflict Data Program (2026); geoBoundaries (2023) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in deaths.
Analysis
In 2026, deaths in armed conflicts by region in United Arab Emirates stood at 12 deaths. That is the highest value across all 38 years on record.
Over the whole period, deaths in armed conflicts by region in United Arab Emirates peaked at 12 deaths in 2026 and was at its lowest, 0 deaths, in 1989.
That places United Arab Emirates 37th out of 196 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Deaths in armed conflicts by region in United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | deaths | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 0 deaths | — |
| 1990 | 0 deaths | — |
| 1991 | 0 deaths | — |
| 1992 | 0 deaths | — |
| 1993 | 0 deaths | — |
| 1994 | 0 deaths | — |
| 1995 | 0 deaths | — |
| 1996 | 0 deaths | — |
| 1997 | 0 deaths | — |
| 1998 | 0 deaths | — |
| 1999 | 0 deaths | — |
| 2000 | 0 deaths | — |
| 2001 | 0 deaths | — |
| 2002 | 0 deaths | — |
| 2003 | 0 deaths | — |
| 2004 | 0 deaths | — |
| 2005 | 0 deaths | — |
| 2006 | 0 deaths | — |
| 2007 | 0 deaths | — |
| 2008 | 0 deaths | — |
| 2009 | 0 deaths | — |
| 2010 | 0 deaths | — |
| 2011 | 0 deaths | — |
| 2012 | 0 deaths | — |
| 2013 | 0 deaths | — |
| 2014 | 0 deaths | — |
| 2015 | 0 deaths | — |
| 2016 | 0 deaths | — |
| 2017 | 0 deaths | — |
| 2018 | 0 deaths | — |
| 2019 | 0 deaths | — |
| 2020 | 0 deaths | — |
| 2021 | 0 deaths | — |
| 2022 | 3 deaths | — |
| 2023 | 0 deaths | -100.0% |
| 2024 | 0 deaths | — |
| 2025 | 0 deaths | — |
| 2026 | 12 deaths | — |
United Arab Emirates compared with similar countries
- United Arab Emirates's 12 deaths is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 5 deaths, 2.4× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0 deaths | 0 deaths | 0 deaths | 1 |
| 1990s | 0 deaths | 0 deaths | 0 deaths | 10 |
| 2000s | 0 deaths | 0 deaths | 0 deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 0 deaths | 0 deaths | 0 deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.14 deaths | 0 deaths | 12 deaths | 7 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is deaths in armed conflicts by region in United Arab Emirates?
- Deaths in armed conflicts by region in United Arab Emirates was 12 deaths in 2026, according to Uppsala Conflict Data Program (2026); geoBoundaries (2023) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest deaths in armed conflicts by region recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 12 deaths in 2026.
- What is the lowest deaths in armed conflicts by region recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 deaths in 1989.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for deaths in armed conflicts by region?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 37th out of 196 countries with data for 2026.
- Where does this United Arab Emirates data come from?
- The figures come from Uppsala Conflict Data Program (2026); geoBoundaries (2023) – processed by 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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Best estimate of the number of deaths of combatants and civilians due to fighting in interstate, intrastate, extrasystemic, non-state conflicts, and one-sided violence that were ongoing that year.