What is deaths from terrorist attacks by method in Ethiopia?

Deaths from terrorist attacks by method in Ethiopia was 11 deaths in 2021, according to National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism (START) (2022) – with major processing by Our World in Data.

What is the highest deaths from terrorist attacks by method recorded in Ethiopia?

The highest recorded value was 100 deaths in 1979.

What is the lowest deaths from terrorist attacks by method recorded in Ethiopia?

The lowest recorded value was 0 deaths in 1971.

How does Ethiopia rank for deaths from terrorist attacks by method?

Ethiopia ranks 10th out of 187 countries with data for 2021.

Is deaths from terrorist attacks by method rising or falling in Ethiopia?

Over the last ten years it is up 1,000.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Ethiopia data come from?

The figures come from National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism (START) (2022) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Deaths from terrorist attacks by method. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Deaths from terrorist attacks by method in Ethiopia

Name: Deaths from terrorist attacks by method in Ethiopia
Creator: National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism (START) (2022) – with major processing by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Ethiopia: Deaths from terrorist attacks by method was 11 deaths in 2021. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2021)

11 deaths

World rank

10th

of 187 countries

All-time high

100 deaths

in 1979

All-time low

0 deaths

in 1971

Years of data

1970–2021

Deaths from terrorist attacks by method in Ethiopia, 1970–2021

Source: National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism (START) (2022) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in deaths.

Analysis

In 2021, deaths from terrorist attacks by method in Ethiopia stood at 11 deaths.

That represents a change of up 1,000.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, deaths from terrorist attacks by method in Ethiopia peaked at 100 deaths in 1979 and was at its lowest, 0 deaths, in 1971.

That places Ethiopia 10th out of 187 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.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Highest	Years
1970s	10.1 deaths	100 deaths	10
1980s	0 deaths	0 deaths	10
1990s	0 deaths	0 deaths	9
2000s	0.4 deaths	4 deaths	10
2010s	3.5 deaths	19 deaths	10
2020s	5.5 deaths	11 deaths	2

Countries ranked near Ethiopia

7 Mali 27 deaths compare
8 Somalia 25 deaths compare
9 Iraq 19 deaths compare
10 Cameroon 11 deaths compare
12 Central African Republic 10 deaths compare
13 Mozambique 6 deaths compare

See the full ranking of 188 places →

More health data for Ethiopia

Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 744.3 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
Number of infants who die before age 1 19,997 deaths (2100)
Deaths in armed conflicts based on where they occurred 1,357 deaths (2026)
Deaths in armed conflicts by region 1,357 deaths (2026)
Age population, age 25, male, interpolated 1.25 million (2025)
Age population, age 25, female, interpolated 1.24 million (2025)
Age population, age 24, male, interpolated 1.29 million (2025)
Age population, age 24, female, interpolated 1.28 million (2025)
Age population, age 23, male, interpolated 1.33 million (2025)
Age population, age 23, female, interpolated 1.32 million (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is deaths from terrorist attacks by method in Ethiopia?: Deaths from terrorist attacks by method in Ethiopia was 11 deaths in 2021, according to National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism (START) (2022) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest deaths from terrorist attacks by method recorded in Ethiopia?: The highest recorded value was 100 deaths in 1979.
What is the lowest deaths from terrorist attacks by method recorded in Ethiopia?: The lowest recorded value was 0 deaths in 1971.
How does Ethiopia rank for deaths from terrorist attacks by method?: Ethiopia ranks 10th out of 187 countries with data for 2021.
Is deaths from terrorist attacks by method rising or falling in Ethiopia?: Over the last ten years it is up 1,000.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Ethiopia data come from?: The figures come from National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism (START) (2022) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Deaths from terrorist attacks by method. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator: Deaths from terrorist attacks by method
Unit: deaths
Source: National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism (START) (2022) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 188 places, 9,021 data points, 1970–2021
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

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