Active Conflicts Worldwide (2025)

Major Active Wars

Russia-Ukraine War (2022-present)

The largest conventional war in Europe since WWII. Over 500,000 casualties on both sides, millions displaced, and hundreds of billions in economic damage. Cost to outside supporters exceeds $350 billion.

Sudan Civil War (2023-present)

Conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces has created the world's largest displacement crisis, with over 10 million displaced and widespread famine. Estimated 150,000+ deaths.

Israel-Palestine Conflict (2023-present)

Escalated dramatically in October 2023. Tens of thousands of casualties in Gaza, massive infrastructure destruction, and regional spillover effects including Houthi Red Sea attacks and Lebanon hostilities.

Myanmar Civil War (2021-present)

Following the 2021 military coup, a nationwide resistance has created a complex multi-front civil war involving ethnic armed organizations and People's Defense Forces against the military junta.

Significant Ongoing Conflicts

• Africa: Sahel region (Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger), DRC, Ethiopia, Somalia, Mozambique
• Middle East: Yemen, Syria, Iraq (low-intensity), Iran-Israel tensions
• Asia: Afghanistan (Taliban rule + resistance), Philippines (Mindanao), India-Pakistan (Kashmir)
• Americas: Colombia (FARC remnants), Mexico (cartel violence), Haiti

Conflict Trends

The number of armed conflicts worldwide has increased by approximately 40% since 2010. Interstate conflicts have re-emerged after decades of decline, while civil conflicts and proxy wars continue to proliferate. The Uppsala Conflict Data Program documented 56 state-based armed conflicts in 2024, the highest number since their records began.

Economic Cost of All Active Conflicts

The Institute for Economics and Peace estimates that the total economic impact of violence and conflict is approximately $14.5 trillion globally — equivalent to 12.4% of world GDP or $1,853 per person per year.