From 2020 through 2023, Western Asia recorded the highest number of conflicts involving water – either as a trigger, a weapon, or a casualty – with a total of 156 occurrences. This was followed by Southern Asia, with 97 conflicts reported during the same period. Both regions also saw the largest number of water-related conflicts throughout the past decade. In terms of countries, Palestine suffered the most water conflicts worldwide in 2023.
Number of conflicts involving water worldwide from 2000 to 2023, by region
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