What is ACLED?
The Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project collects data on political violence and protest events worldwide and publishes dashboards, maps and analysis. Researchers and humanitarian organisations rely on it.
Free
ACLED
Data and maps of political violence and protest worldwide
- Coverage
- Worldwide
- Updates
- Weekly
- Price
- Free
- Sign-up
- Optional
- View
- Flat map
What you can do
- Global conflict and protest events
- Interactive dashboards
- Regional analysis
The details
- Coverage
- Worldwide
- Updates
- Weekly
- Data source
- ACLED event coding from news and local sources
- Made by
- ACLED (non-profit)
- Price
- Free
- Account
- Free to view, account for extras
- On phones
- Best on a computer
- Map view
- Flat map
Tips for using ACLED
- Start with the dashboard to filter events by country and type.
Who it is for
ACLED is especially useful for researchers & analysts and journalists.
Questions about ACLED
Is ACLED free?
Yes. ACLED is free to use.
Do I need an account to use ACLED?
No account is needed to view the map. Signing in unlocks extra features such as saving, alerts or more detail.
How often is ACLED updated?
The data is refreshed about once a week.
Where does ACLED get its data?
ACLED event coding from news and local sources.
Can I use ACLED on my phone?
It opens on phones, but it works best on a computer with a larger screen.
What are some alternatives to ACLED?
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Summary based on public information about ACLED. Features and prices change; the map's own website has the latest details.
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