What is deaths from terrorist attacks by method in Iraq?

Deaths from terrorist attacks by method in Iraq was 19 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 Iraq?

The highest recorded value was 1,424 deaths in 2016.

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

The lowest recorded value was 0 deaths in 1970.

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

Iraq ranks 9th out of 187 countries with data for 2021.

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

Over the last ten years it is up 72.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Iraq 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 Iraq

Name: Deaths from terrorist attacks by method in Iraq
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)

Iraq: Deaths from terrorist attacks by method was 19 deaths in 2021. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2021)

19 deaths

Change on year

down 79.3%

World rank

9th

of 187 countries

All-time high

1,424 deaths

in 2016

All-time low

0 deaths

in 1970

Years of data

1970–2021

Deaths from terrorist attacks by method in Iraq, 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

The most recent figure for deaths from terrorist attacks by method in Iraq is 19 deaths, measured in 2021.

That represents a change of down 79.3% on the previous year and up 72.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, deaths from terrorist attacks by method in Iraq peaked at 1,424 deaths in 2016 and was at its lowest, 0 deaths, in 1970.

That places Iraq 9th 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	Lowest	Highest	Years
1970s	0 deaths	0 deaths	0 deaths	10
1980s	0 deaths	0 deaths	0 deaths	10
1990s	12 deaths	0 deaths	84 deaths	9
2000s	7.4 deaths	0 deaths	22 deaths	10
2010s	532.1 deaths	5 deaths	1,424 deaths	10
2020s	55.5 deaths	19 deaths	92 deaths	2

Countries ranked near Iraq

6 Syria 35 deaths compare
7 Mali 27 deaths compare
8 Somalia 25 deaths compare
10 Cameroon 11 deaths compare
10 Ethiopia 11 deaths compare
12 Central African Republic 10 deaths compare

See the full ranking of 188 places →

More health data for Iraq

Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 898.9 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
Number of infants who die before age 1 5,830 deaths (2100)
Deaths in armed conflicts based on where they occurred 2 deaths (2026)
Deaths in armed conflicts by region 2 deaths (2026)
Age population, age 25, male, interpolated 419,499 (2025)
Age population, age 25, female, interpolated 404,017 (2025)
Age population, age 24, male, interpolated 426,321 (2025)
Age population, age 24, female, interpolated 409,679 (2025)
Age population, age 23, male, interpolated 432,275 (2025)
Age population, age 23, female, interpolated 414,521 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is deaths from terrorist attacks by method in Iraq?: Deaths from terrorist attacks by method in Iraq was 19 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 Iraq?: The highest recorded value was 1,424 deaths in 2016.
What is the lowest deaths from terrorist attacks by method recorded in Iraq?: The lowest recorded value was 0 deaths in 1970.
How does Iraq rank for deaths from terrorist attacks by method?: Iraq ranks 9th out of 187 countries with data for 2021.
Is deaths from terrorist attacks by method rising or falling in Iraq?: Over the last ten years it is up 72.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Iraq 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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