Deaths from terrorism by target in South Africa
South Africa: Deaths from terrorism by target was 0 in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2021)
0
World rank
2nd
of 188 countries
All-time high
17
in 1988
All-time low
0
in 1970
Years of data
51
1970–2021
Deaths from terrorism by target in South Africa, 1970–2021
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2021, deaths from terrorism by target in South Africa stood at 0. That is the lowest value across all 51 years on record.
Over the whole period, deaths from terrorism by target in South Africa peaked at 17 in 1988 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1970.
That places South Africa 2nd out of 188 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Deaths from terrorism by target in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 0 | — |
| 1971 | 0 | — |
| 1972 | 0 | — |
| 1973 | 0 | — |
| 1974 | 0 | — |
| 1975 | 0 | — |
| 1976 | 0 | — |
| 1977 | 0 | — |
| 1978 | 0 | — |
| 1979 | 0 | — |
| 1980 | 0 | — |
| 1981 | 0 | — |
| 1982 | 0 | — |
| 1983 | 0 | — |
| 1984 | 0 | — |
| 1985 | 0 | — |
| 1986 | 0 | — |
| 1987 | 0 | — |
| 1988 | 17 | — |
| 1989 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1990 | 0 | — |
| 1991 | 0 | — |
| 1992 | 0 | — |
| 1994 | 0 | — |
| 1995 | 0 | — |
| 1996 | 0 | — |
| 1997 | 0 | — |
| 1998 | 0 | — |
| 1999 | 0 | — |
| 2000 | 0 | — |
| 2001 | 0 | — |
| 2002 | 0 | — |
| 2003 | 0 | — |
| 2004 | 0 | — |
| 2005 | 0 | — |
| 2006 | 0 | — |
| 2007 | 0 | — |
| 2008 | 0 | — |
| 2009 | 0 | — |
| 2010 | 0 | — |
| 2011 | 0 | — |
| 2012 | 0 | — |
| 2013 | 0 | — |
| 2014 | 0 | — |
| 2015 | 0 | — |
| 2016 | 0 | — |
| 2017 | 0 | — |
| 2018 | 0 | — |
| 2019 | 0 | — |
| 2020 | 0 | — |
| 2021 | 0 | — |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.7 | 0 | 17 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is deaths from terrorism by target in South Africa?
- Deaths from terrorism by target in South Africa was 0 in 2021, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest deaths from terrorism by target recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 17 in 1988.
- What is the lowest deaths from terrorism by target recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1970.
- How does South Africa rank for deaths from terrorism by target?
- South Africa ranks 2nd out of 188 countries with data for 2021.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Deaths from terrorism by target. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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