Number of armed conflicts in Colombia
Colombia: Number of armed conflicts was 5 conflicts in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Number of armed conflicts in Colombia, 1989–2025
Source: Uppsala Conflict Data Program and Peace Research Institute Oslo (2026); geoBoundaries (2023) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in conflicts.
Analysis
In 2025, number of armed conflicts in Colombia stood at 5 conflicts.
That represents a change of up 25.0% on the previous year and up 66.7% over five years.
Over the whole period, number of armed conflicts in Colombia peaked at 6 conflicts in 2003 and was at its lowest, 0 conflicts, in 1992.
Colombia ranks 4th of 196 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 2 conflicts | 2 conflicts | 2 conflicts | 1 |
| 1990s | 1.9 conflicts | 0 conflicts | 4 conflicts | 10 |
| 2000s | 4 conflicts | 3 conflicts | 6 conflicts | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.9 conflicts | 0 conflicts | 5 conflicts | 10 |
| 2020s | 4 conflicts | 3 conflicts | 5 conflicts | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is number of armed conflicts in Colombia?
- Number of armed conflicts in Colombia was 5 conflicts in 2025, according to Uppsala Conflict Data Program and Peace Research Institute Oslo (2026); geoBoundaries (2023) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest number of armed conflicts recorded in Colombia?
- The highest recorded value was 6 conflicts in 2003.
- What is the lowest number of armed conflicts recorded in Colombia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 conflicts in 1992.
- How does Colombia rank for number of armed conflicts?
- Colombia ranks 4th out of 196 countries with data for 2025.
- Where does this Colombia data come from?
- The figures come from Uppsala Conflict Data Program and Peace Research Institute Oslo (2026); geoBoundaries (2023) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Number of armed conflicts. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Included is one-sided violence that was ongoing that year.