Armed violence imposes a tremendous human and economic burden on individuals, families and communities. More than 508,000 people die each year as a result of violence. The majority of these deaths—as many as 430,000—occur outside war zones.

The Geneva Declaration recognizes the need for a comprehensive approach to measure the overall impact of armed violence worldwide that includes indicators beyond intentional mortality and morbidity rates. These interactive tools provide details of armed violence at the level of countries and territories.