Deaths from suicide and non suicide terrorist attacks in Colombia

Colombia: Deaths from suicide and non suicide terrorist attacks was 71 in 2021. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2021)
71
Change on year
down 58.5%
World rank
17th
of 188 countries
All-time high
1,230
in 1997
All-time low
0
in 1970
Years of data
51
1970–2021

Deaths from suicide and non suicide terrorist attacks in Colombia, 1970–2021

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Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for deaths from suicide and non suicide terrorist attacks in Colombia is 71, measured in 2021.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 58.5% on the previous year and up 65.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, deaths from suicide and non suicide terrorist attacks in Colombia peaked at 1,230 in 1997 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1970.

Colombia ranks 17th of 188 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 28.3 0 156 10
1980s 602.2 159 1,096 10
1990s 611.22 218 1,230 9
2000s 209.2 64 576 10
2010s 103.1 43 168 10
2020s 121 71 171 2

Countries ranked near Colombia

  1. 14 Mozambique 154 compare
  2. 15 India 135 compare
  3. 16 Philippines 100 compare
  4. 18 Cameroon 66 compare
  5. 19 Central African Republic 62 compare
  6. 20 Sudan 59 compare

See the full ranking of 188 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is deaths from suicide and non suicide terrorist attacks in Colombia?
Deaths from suicide and non suicide terrorist attacks in Colombia was 71 in 2021, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest deaths from suicide and non suicide terrorist attacks recorded in Colombia?
The highest recorded value was 1,230 in 1997.
What is the lowest deaths from suicide and non suicide terrorist attacks recorded in Colombia?
The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1970.
How does Colombia rank for deaths from suicide and non suicide terrorist attacks?
Colombia ranks 17th out of 188 countries with data for 2021.
Is deaths from suicide and non suicide terrorist attacks rising or falling in Colombia?
Over the last ten years it is up 65.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Colombia data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Deaths from suicide and non suicide terrorist attacks. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Deaths from suicide and non suicide terrorist attacks
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
188 places, 9,021 data points, 1970–2021
Last refreshed