Knowledge Base

The latest information and guides on how to best understand and use ACLED data.

Frequently asked questions about our new website and myACLED

Documentation on ACLED’s methodology, including how ACLED sources and codes information on political violence and protest.

General guides on how to use and access the latest ACLED data.

A selection of questions frequently asked by users of ACLED data.

A running log of the latest changes in the ACLED dataset.

Examples of how to use the various endpoints of the API, as well as detailed information on how to construct complex queries.

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Detailed explanation of ACLED's gender-focused data coverage and the types of events included.

As the ultimate guide on ACLED data, the codebook details our global data collection process and defines event types and actor categories.

Guidelines and methods on how to keep personal ACLED data updated efficiently with the latest dataset changes.

Overview of the ACLED Tags column which provides structured information about events.

26 May 2023

This table lists country names matching their ISO 3166 numeric codes

The page details ACLED's data coding process and methodologies.

ACLED records interactions between actor groups, categorized for broader analysis.

9 May 2023

ACLED uses a general methodology to ensure data comparability across regions and contexts.

How ACLED ensures the quality and consistency of its data through a comprehensive review process.

A guide to analyzing ACLED data using tools like Excel, GIS software, and Tableau.