AOAV’s monitoring project, launched in October 2010, uses English-language media reports to capture information on who has been killed and injured by incidents of explosive violence. Between 2011 and 2019 we have seen one fundamental reality – that, when explosive weapons were used in populated areas, 90% were civilians.
Our reports, which can be accessed below, are built on a coherent methodological approach to data collation of English language media reports.
For those who want to search the impact of explosive violence globally, AOAV’s data on explosive violence can be seen here.
Annual Reports
- In 2018, AOAV recorded 32,110 total deaths and injuries as a result of explosive violence around the world. Of these, 70% were civilians (22,342).
- In 2017, AOAV recorded 42,972 total deaths and injuries as a result of explosive violence around the world. Of these, 74% were civilians (31,904).
- In 2016, AOAV recorded 45,624 total deaths and injuries as a result of explosive violence around the world. Of these, 70% were civilians (32,088).
- In 2015, AOAV recorded 43,786 total deaths and casualties as a result of explosive violence around the world. Of these, 76% were civilians (33,307).
- In 2014, AOAV recorded 41,847 total deaths and casualties as a result of explosive violence around the world. Of these, 78% were civilians (32,662).
- In 2013, AOAV recorded 37,809 total deaths and injuries as a result of explosive violence. Of these, 82% were civilians (31,076).
- In 2012, AOAV recorded 34,758 total deaths and injuries as a result of explosive violence. Of these,78% were civilians (27,025).
- In 2011, AOAV recorded 30,127 total deaths and injuries as a result of explosive violence. Of these, 71% were civilians (21,499).
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