Small Arms Survey
A Geneva-based research centre that supplies data and analysis on small arms and armed violence to governments, the UN and practitioners.
At a glance
- Entity level
- Organisation
- Type
- Non-profit or think tank
- Flagship output
- Global Violent Deaths (GVD) database
- Category
- Risk event data & monitoring
- Tier
- Tier 2: Authoritative global source on small arms, armed violence and violent deaths; widely cited by UN and governments.
- Headquarters
- Geneva, Switzerland
- Coverage
- Global illicit arms flows, firearms holdings, violent deaths, munitions-site explosions, arms control.
- Public access
- Free
- Latest activity seen
- 29 Sep 2026
- Evidence
- Verified
How it produces intelligence
Research network across 50+ countries producing datasets, field studies and policy briefings.
Risk themes
Focus regions
Links
What it publishes
| Output | Type | Cadence | Latest edition | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global Violent Deaths (GVD) database | Dataset | Irregular | Read report | ||
| Small Arms Trade Transparency Barometer | Index | Irregular | Read report | ||
| Global Firearms Holdings | Dataset | Irregular | Read report | ||
| Small Arms Survey Annual Report | Other | Annual | Annual Report 2025 | 12 Jun 2026 | Read report |
| Human Security Baseline Assessment (HSBA) for Sudan and South Sudan briefing papers | Threat report | Irregular | HSBA Briefing Paper on Sudan, multipolarity and the limits of US influence | 29 Sep 2026 | Read report |
Latest findings
Recent public risk calls by Small Arms Survey, summarised in our own words. They are its views, not 311's. Follow each source for the original.
Argues that a crowded, multipolar field of outside backers in Sudan's war is constraining how much Washington can shape the conflict.
29 Sep 2026 · Horizon: Current · Source: New HSBA Briefing Paper on Sudan, multipolarity, and the limits of US influenceFlags man-portable air defence systems in the hands of Sudan's Rapid Support Forces as a proliferation concern.
25 Jun 2026 · Horizon: Current · Source: New HSBA Briefing Paper on MANPADS and the RSF in Sudan
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Questions about Small Arms Survey
What is Small Arms Survey?
A Geneva-based research centre that supplies data and analysis on small arms and armed violence to governments, the UN and practitioners.
How does Small Arms Survey produce its intelligence?
Research network across 50+ countries producing datasets, field studies and policy briefings.
Where is Small Arms Survey based?
Small Arms Survey is based in Geneva, Switzerland.
What does Small Arms Survey cover?
Its work covers conflict & security, terrorism & crime, governance & fragility, with a focus on Global.
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