Deaths from suicide and non suicide terrorist attacks in Germany

Germany: Deaths from suicide and non suicide terrorist attacks was 3 in 2021. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2021)
3
Change on year
down 75.0%
World rank
42nd
of 188 countries
All-time high
27
in 2016
All-time low
0
in 1990
Years of data
31
1990–2021

Deaths from suicide and non suicide terrorist attacks in Germany, 1990–2021

01020301990200520211990: 01991: 111992: 171994: 21995: 101996: 11997: 01998: 01999: 32000: 12001: 32002: 02003: 02004: 12005: 22006: 22007: 12008: 02009: 02010: 02011: 22012: 02013: 02014: 02015: 12016: 272017: 12018: 02019: 42020: 122021: 3

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

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

Compared with earlier readings it is down 75.0% on the previous year and up 50.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, deaths from suicide and non suicide terrorist attacks in Germany peaked at 27 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1990.

That places Germany 42nd out of 188 countries with data for 2021, putting it 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
1990s 4.89 0 17 9
2000s 1 0 3 10
2010s 3.5 0 27 10
2020s 7.5 3 12 2

Countries ranked near Germany

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  2. 42 France 3 compare
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  6. 44 Iran 2 compare
  7. 44 Rwanda 2 compare
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Frequently asked questions

What is deaths from suicide and non suicide terrorist attacks in Germany?
Deaths from suicide and non suicide terrorist attacks in Germany was 3 in 2021, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest deaths from suicide and non suicide terrorist attacks recorded in Germany?
The highest recorded value was 27 in 2016.
What is the lowest deaths from suicide and non suicide terrorist attacks recorded in Germany?
The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1990.
How does Germany rank for deaths from suicide and non suicide terrorist attacks?
Germany ranks 42nd out of 188 countries with data for 2021.
Is deaths from suicide and non suicide terrorist attacks rising or falling in Germany?
Over the last ten years it is up 50.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Germany 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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