Why doesn’t ACLED have a ‘crowd size’ variable and what does the ‘crowd size’ tag in demonstration events capture?
Discussion of ACLED's reporting on crowd sizes in demonstration events.
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Is it possible to identify the number of people killed by a specific group or the total number of civilians killed?
ACLED does not systematically code fatality figures by group or total civilian deaths; information is inconsistent.
How are injuries and fatalities recorded?
Article on how ACLED records injuries and fatalities associated with events.
How precise are the coded dates and locations?
ACLED data includes details on the precision of reported dates and locations.
What is the ‘disorder type’ variable?
Explanation of the 'disorder type' variable in classifying events as political violence, demonstrations, or strategic developments.
What types of events does ACLED code?
Information on six types of events including battles, protests, and more.
How can I analyze ACLED data?
A guide to analyzing ACLED data using tools like Excel, GIS software, and Tableau.
Guide to 2023 ACLED Column Changes
Guide to changes in ACLED dataset columns, including removals, additions, and user adaptation strategies.
Country/time-period coverage
Country and time-period coverage of ACLED data across regions.
How are the data structured?
ACLED data are structured in a spreadsheet format, with each row representing an individual event containing specific information.