Number of armed conflicts in India
India: Number of armed conflicts was 2 conflicts in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Number of armed conflicts in India, 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
The most recent figure for number of armed conflicts in India is 2 conflicts, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 100.0% on the previous year and up 100.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of armed conflicts in India peaked at 7 conflicts in 2000 and was at its lowest, 1 conflicts, in 1991.
That places India 15th out of 196 countries with data for 2025, putting it 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 | 3.7 conflicts | 1 conflicts | 6 conflicts | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.8 conflicts | 4 conflicts | 7 conflicts | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.9 conflicts | 1 conflicts | 4 conflicts | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.33 conflicts | 1 conflicts | 2 conflicts | 6 |
Countries ranked near India
- 15 Central African Republic 2 conflicts compare
- 15 Mexico 2 conflicts compare
- 15 Mozambique 2 conflicts compare
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- Political Rights Rating 2 (2025)
- Freedom of Association Index 0.586 (2025)
- Human Rights Index 0.534 (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is number of armed conflicts in India?
- Number of armed conflicts in India was 2 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 India?
- The highest recorded value was 7 conflicts in 2000.
- What is the lowest number of armed conflicts recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was 1 conflicts in 1991.
- How does India rank for number of armed conflicts?
- India ranks 15th out of 196 countries with data for 2025.
- Is number of armed conflicts rising or falling in India?
- Over the last ten years it is up 100.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this India 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.