Deaths from suicide and non suicide terrorist attacks in India

India: Deaths from suicide and non suicide terrorist attacks was 135 in 2021. β—† Volatile

Latest (2021)
135
Change on year
down 36.3%
World rank
15th
of 188 countries
All-time high
1,152
in 1992
All-time low
0
in 1970
Years of data
51
1970–2021

Deaths from suicide and non suicide terrorist attacks in India, 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 India is 135, measured in 2021.

The figure is down 36.3% on the previous year and down 72.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, deaths from suicide and non suicide terrorist attacks in India peaked at 1,152 in 1992 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1970.

India ranks 15th 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 3.5 0 31 10
1980s 309.6 17 966 10
1990s 686.56 361 1,152 9
2000s 590.3 326 780 10
2010s 434 262 812 10
2020s 173.5 135 212 2

Countries ranked near India

  1. 12 Iraq 218 compare
  2. 13 Pakistan 190 compare
  3. 14 Mozambique, Republic of 154 compare
  4. 16 Philippines 100 compare
  5. 17 Colombia 71 compare
  6. 18 Cameroon 66 compare

See the full ranking of 188 places β†’

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All data for India β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is deaths from suicide and non suicide terrorist attacks in India?
Deaths from suicide and non suicide terrorist attacks in India was 135 in 2021, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest deaths from suicide and non suicide terrorist attacks recorded in India?
The highest recorded value was 1,152 in 1992.
What is the lowest deaths from suicide and non suicide terrorist attacks recorded in India?
The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1970.
How does India rank for deaths from suicide and non suicide terrorist attacks?
India ranks 15th out of 188 countries with data for 2021.
Is deaths from suicide and non suicide terrorist attacks rising or falling in India?
Over the last ten years it is down 72.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this India 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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