ACLED: Data and maps of political violence and protest worldwide. UCDP: Uppsala Conflict Data Program: long-running data on armed conflict.
| ACLED | UCDP | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Geopolitics & Conflict Maps | Geopolitics & Conflict Maps |
| Coverage | Worldwide | Worldwide |
| Updates | Weekly | Yearly |
| Data source | ACLED event coding from news and local sources | UCDP research |
| Made by | ACLED | Uppsala University |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Account | Free to view, account for extras | No account needed |
| On phones | Best on a computer | Best on a computer |
| Map view | Flat map | Flat map |
| Visits from ColorfulMaps | 0 | 0 |
| Open map | Open map |
What you can do with ACLED
- Global conflict and protest events
- Interactive dashboards
- Regional analysis
What you can do with UCDP
- Conflict data back decades
- Country conflict profiles
- Maps of organised violence
Summary based on public information. Check each map's website for current features and prices.