Incidents of water-related violence by region since 2000

Almost 430 events of water-related violence have been recorded in the Middle East, the highest of any region in the world.

Middle East

429

Africa

350

Asia

347

Latin America and the Caribbean

136

Europe

102

North America

29

Oceania

3

Middle East

429

Africa

350

Asia

347

Latin America and the Caribbean

136

Europe

102

North America

29

Oceania

3

Middle East

429

Africa

350

Asia

347

Latin America and the Caribbean

136

Europe

102

North America

29

Oceania

3

Middle East

429

Africa

350

Asia

347

Latin America and the Caribbean

136

Europe

102

North America

29

Oceania

3

Middle East

429

Africa

350

Asia

347

Latin America and the Caribbean

136

Europe

102

North America

29

Oceania

3

Guardian graphic. Source: Pacific Institute. Data for 2023 covers the first half of the year.