Global Armed Conflict Reaches Historic High in 2025, Norway Report States
Summary
The Peace Research Institute in Norway reports that in 2025 global state-related armed conflicts reached their highest level since World War II, with significant civilian casualties and major crises in regions including Africa and the Middle East.
Key Points
- 2025 saw a historic peak in global state-related armed conflicts, the highest since 1946.
- At least 65 state-involved armed conflicts were registered worldwide in 2025, including significant tensions involving India-Pakistan, Russia-Ukraine, and Israel.
- An estimated 245,000 people died due to fighting and political violence in 2025, with about 76,500 attacks targeting civilians.
- Africa experienced the most conflicts with 29 major state-related conflicts, contributing to a severe humanitarian crisis, especially in Sudan's El-Fasher region.
