As of February 23, 2024, 14 new violent attacks against civilians were recorded in Ghana. Over the period observed, the highest level of civilian violence in the country was reached in 2022, with 75 attacks. This was largely due to the economic hardships in the country which led to dozens of arrests.
Violence against civilians in Ghana from 2017 to 2024, by number of attacks
* Until February 23, 2024.
The release date is the date of access.
According to the source, violence against civilians involves violent attacks on unarmed civilians, including sexual violence, and abduction.
Profit from the additional features of your individual account
Currently, you are using a shared account. To use individual functions (e.g., mark statistics as favourites, set
statistic alerts) please log in with your personal account.
If you are an admin, please authenticate by logging in again.
Learn more about how Statista can support your business.
ACLED. (February 28, 2024). Violence against civilians in Ghana from 2017 to 2024, by number of attacks [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved November 10, 2024, from https://www-statista-com.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/statistics/1202763/number-of-violent-civilian-attacks-in-ghana/
ACLED. "Violence against civilians in Ghana from 2017 to 2024, by number of attacks." Chart. February 28, 2024. Statista. Accessed November 10, 2024. https://www-statista-com.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/statistics/1202763/number-of-violent-civilian-attacks-in-ghana/
ACLED. (2024). Violence against civilians in Ghana from 2017 to 2024, by number of attacks. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: November 10, 2024. https://www-statista-com.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/statistics/1202763/number-of-violent-civilian-attacks-in-ghana/
ACLED. "Violence against Civilians in Ghana from 2017 to 2024, by Number of Attacks." Statista, Statista Inc., 28 Feb 2024, https://www-statista-com.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/statistics/1202763/number-of-violent-civilian-attacks-in-ghana/
ACLED, Violence against civilians in Ghana from 2017 to 2024, by number of attacks Statista, https://www-statista-com.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/statistics/1202763/number-of-violent-civilian-attacks-in-ghana/ (last visited November 10, 2024)
Violence against civilians in Ghana from 2017 to 2024, by number of attacks [Graph], ACLED, February 28, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://www-statista-com.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/statistics/1202763/number-of-violent-civilian-attacks-in-ghana/
