What is deaths from terrorist attacks by method in Mali?

Deaths from terrorist attacks by method in Mali was 27 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 Mali?

The highest recorded value was 114 deaths in 2020.

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

The lowest recorded value was 0 deaths in 1970.

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

Mali ranks 7th out of 187 countries with data for 2021.

Where does this Mali 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 Mali

Name: Deaths from terrorist attacks by method in Mali
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)

Mali: Deaths from terrorist attacks by method was 27 deaths in 2021. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2021)

27 deaths

Change on year

down 76.3%

World rank

7th

of 187 countries

All-time high

114 deaths

in 2020

All-time low

0 deaths

in 1970

Years of data

1970–2021

Deaths from terrorist attacks by method in Mali, 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 Mali is 27 deaths, measured in 2021.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 76.3% on the previous year and up 28.6% over five years.

Over the whole period, deaths from terrorist attacks by method in Mali peaked at 114 deaths in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0 deaths, in 1970.

That places Mali 7th 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	11.22 deaths	0 deaths	101 deaths	9
2000s	2.8 deaths	0 deaths	28 deaths	10
2010s	26.2 deaths	0 deaths	100 deaths	10
2020s	70.5 deaths	27 deaths	114 deaths	2

Countries ranked near Mali

4 Democratic Republic of Congo 66 deaths compare
5 Myanmar 41 deaths compare
6 Syria 35 deaths compare
8 Somalia 25 deaths compare
9 Iraq 19 deaths compare
10 Cameroon 11 deaths compare
10 Ethiopia 11 deaths compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is deaths from terrorist attacks by method in Mali?: Deaths from terrorist attacks by method in Mali was 27 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 Mali?: The highest recorded value was 114 deaths in 2020.
What is the lowest deaths from terrorist attacks by method recorded in Mali?: The lowest recorded value was 0 deaths in 1970.
How does Mali rank for deaths from terrorist attacks by method?: Mali ranks 7th out of 187 countries with data for 2021.
Where does this Mali 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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