Deaths from suicide and non suicide terrorist attacks in France

France: Deaths from suicide and non suicide terrorist attacks was 3 in 2021. β—† Volatile

Latest (2021)
3
Change on year
down 66.7%
World rank
42nd
of 188 countries
All-time high
94
in 2016
All-time low
0
in 1970
Years of data
51
1970–2021

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

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Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2021, deaths from suicide and non suicide terrorist attacks in France stood at 3.

That represents a change of down 66.7% on the previous year and down 96.8% over five years.

Over the whole period, deaths from suicide and non suicide terrorist attacks in France peaked at 94 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1970.

France ranks 42nd of 188 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 5.4 0 21 10
1980s 13.6 3 25 10
1990s 7 0 19 9
2000s 0.8 0 4 10
2010s 19.2 0 94 10
2020s 6 3 9 2

Countries ranked near France

  1. 41 Canada 4 compare
  2. 42 Germany 3 compare
  3. 44 Bangladesh 2 compare
  4. 44 China 2 compare
  5. 44 El Salvador 2 compare
  6. 44 Iran (Islamic Republic of) 2 compare
  7. 44 Rwanda 2 compare
  8. 44 Uganda 2 compare

See the full ranking of 188 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is deaths from suicide and non suicide terrorist attacks in France?
Deaths from suicide and non suicide terrorist attacks in France was 3 in 2021, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest deaths from suicide and non suicide terrorist attacks recorded in France?
The highest recorded value was 94 in 2016.
What is the lowest deaths from suicide and non suicide terrorist attacks recorded in France?
The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1970.
How does France rank for deaths from suicide and non suicide terrorist attacks?
France ranks 42nd out of 188 countries with data for 2021.
Where does this France 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
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