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.
Number of armed conflicts in India, year by year
| Year | conflicts | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 2 conflicts | — |
| 1990 | 5 conflicts | +150.0% |
| 1991 | 1 conflicts | -80.0% |
| 1992 | 3 conflicts | +200.0% |
| 1993 | 5 conflicts | +66.7% |
| 1994 | 2 conflicts | -60.0% |
| 1995 | 3 conflicts | +50.0% |
| 1996 | 4 conflicts | +33.3% |
| 1997 | 4 conflicts | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 6 conflicts | +50.0% |
| 1999 | 4 conflicts | -33.3% |
| 2000 | 7 conflicts | +75.0% |
| 2001 | 4 conflicts | -42.9% |
| 2002 | 5 conflicts | +25.0% |
| 2003 | 5 conflicts | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 4 conflicts | -20.0% |
| 2005 | 4 conflicts | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 4 conflicts | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 5 conflicts | +25.0% |
| 2008 | 6 conflicts | +20.0% |
| 2009 | 4 conflicts | -33.3% |
| 2010 | 4 conflicts | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 2 conflicts | -50.0% |
| 2012 | 2 conflicts | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 1 conflicts | -50.0% |
| 2014 | 2 conflicts | +100.0% |
| 2015 | 1 conflicts | -50.0% |
| 2016 | 1 conflicts | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 2 conflicts | +100.0% |
| 2018 | 2 conflicts | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 2 conflicts | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 1 conflicts | -50.0% |
| 2021 | 2 conflicts | +100.0% |
| 2022 | 1 conflicts | -50.0% |
| 2023 | 1 conflicts | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 1 conflicts | +0.0% |
| 2025 | 2 conflicts | +100.0% |
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
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- 15 Mozambique 2 conflicts compare
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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.